DPSS638 - Personal Assistant - 5 hours - Taibach

I am an 88 year old lady living in Taibach. I am chatty and friendly. I like reading and going out shopping. I can be unsteady on my feet. I am looking for a PA to help me go out shopping, accessing the community and going for coffee. The PA will be required to support me with transferring from their car to my wheelchair, and pushing my wheelchair when accessing the community. PA will also be required to support me in using the bathroom when we are out.

Female only due to personal care
Car driver is essential
Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
is caring, patient and understanding
is friendly and chatty
will treat me with dignity and respect

5 hours a week to be used as 1.30pm to 4pm.

2 ½ hours on a Saturday and 2 ½ hours to be used on a weekday (flexible)., This post may require a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by NPTCBC). If this post requires you to work with children then it is compulsory for you to have a DBS check prior to commencement.

If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.

Wages will be paid on a 4 weekly or monthly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.

You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.

You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.