Details:
- Salary: £15 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Personal Assistant Merthyr
I am a 48 year old man with cerebral palsy living in Merthyr Tydfil; I am a wheelchair user and hoisted for all transfers, as a result of which experience in using manual handling equipment is desirable. I have a dry, sarcastic sense of humour and enjoy the company of others, while my interests include watching football, going for walks, running a Boccia sports club and spending time with my small friendly dog. I am looking to employ someone to help me live independently in my own home.
Rate of Pay - £15 per hour
Days and Hours of work - To be discussed / Agreed.
The work pattern will include weekday, weekend and night shifts; our current shift patterns are 24 hours (09.30am to 09.30am) and are split into day time hours (09.30 – 10.30pm) and a sleep in shift (10.30pm – 07.30am).
Tasks and Duties
The post will entail providing support with personal care tasks, meal and drink preparation and domestic duties / household tasks, helping me to run the Boccia Club, look after my dog and any other reasonable duties around the house.
Ideally, we would like to find someone who is a driver, as I have an adapted vehicle.
Type Of Person Required
Someone with a good sense of humour and similar interests
Experience in using manual handling equipment is desirable
Someone that can confidently drive a mobility van
Someone with experience would be advantageous but willingness to learn is essential
Someone who is outgoing but not overpowering
We have at least 24 hours each week available
TRAINING
A person with the appropriate attitude and commitment will be able to do the job.
About The job
This position requires a national insurance number.
Applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS police check at no cost to yourself