DPSS645 - Personal Assistant - 14 hours per week - Briton Ferry

I am a 90 year old lady who has been recently diagnosed with dementia. I live within the Briton Ferry area, with my husband who is 90 years old and is as active as possible although he can struggle with limited mobility. My husband is my main carer and he does as much as he can to support me. I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant, primarily to be able to gain trust and encourage me to maintain a good level of personal hygiene as I can become forgetful at times. My husband enjoys watching 'Old Westerns', 'pottering in the garden', and he did like going for short trips in the car but no longer drives. My husband will be at home at times however when he does meet with family and friends within the community I would like the PA to sit with me when he goes out for a few hours break, this will enable me to gain confidence and build trust with you.

There are times when I am alone in the house and I would like a personal assistant to ensure I can remain safe during these times when my husband does go out and to relieve him from his caring duties. I love chatting, singing and watching TV. I am a proud woman who has been described by my family as being extremely smart and proud of my appearance. However my mobility has waned and I get confused from my diagnosis of dementia. I am hoping to find the right PA to be able to develop a relationship with in the hope that I will then trust the Pa to support myself with personal care aspects.

Purpose
Spending time with me within my home, building a relationship with me, and my family and friends. Gaining my trust.
Assisting me with personal hygiene.
To encourage me to make my own decisions and exercise control over of my own life.
Support with light household tasks.
Any other reasonable duties.
Person Type
Is friendly, approachable and caring
Someone who is trustworthy and who can show initiative
Someone who will respect my confidentiality
Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect
Someone who will be confident working in my home on a one-to-one basis and with my husband at home as the PA role isn't just to support myself but also my husband and allow him respite from his full time carers role
A car driver is not essential
Hours
14 Hours per week to be discussed at interview with a flexible approach.

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.