Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.
A little about myself:
I am a young lady in my early 30’s living in Swansea, my household consists of myself, my partner and his elderly dad and our 2 dogs who are very important to us. I have a number of health issues that impact both my physical and mental health. My physical disability effects the lower half of my body (mainly my legs) which means I am unable to stand for longer than a few minutes at a time although I do still try to be as active as possible to avoid further pain. I am looking for a PA to assist me with daily tasks such as tidying, bathing etc. As mentioned, I try to be as active as possible and will work together with a PA to complete these tasks however as my health issues can be very unpredictable, it is important that the successful candidate understands and is willing to complete tasks solely when I am unable. Myself, my partner and the dogs primarily live upstairs and try to carry out as much of our daily living tasks as we can upstairs (with the exception of laundry etc.). Due to the effect my disability has had on my quality of life my mental wellbeing has been severely impacted, and the successful candidate will need to understand that sometimes my limitations are not always due to physical capability but rather anxiety, agoraphobia etc. Whilst this is something I’m keen to work on and believe I can improve with the support of another person it’s important to me that my PA respects my boundaries instead of insisting on things I’m not comfortable with.
I’m looking for someone who over time I can build a good relationship with and genuinely enjoy spending time around. I’m very chatty and friendly and I enjoy hobbies such as crafting and reading but sometimes struggle with low energy. The dogs are a huge part of our lives especially mine as they are with me 24/7 which is why it’s very important that my PA is comfortable with dogs, they are small and very loving and affectionate but can be noisy and sometimes need to get used to seeing someone until this settles down.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
6 hours a week (2 hours a day)
Mon, Wed and Fri
Rate of pay.
£13.50
Essential:
The successful candidate must be:
• Comfortable with dogs.
• Be willing and able to assist/carry out personal care if required.
• Be willing to assist with the cleaning of incontinence aids. (commode)
• Be happy to assist me with day-to-day tasks such as tidying/light cleaning.
• Be willing to carry out tasks independently when I am physically unable to assist.
Desirable:
• Female (preferred).
• Reliable.
• A driving license/access to a vehicle is NOT essential however the ability and willingness to occasionally run errands (such as collecting prescriptions etc. all of which are within a 5–10-minute walking distance) is preferred.
I’d like support with:
• Carrying out tasks that I am physically unable to perform myself such as laundry or washing dishing which require me to stand for more than a few minute.
• Remaining as independent as possible.
• Preparing meals.
• Picking up prescriptions/other errands if needed.
• keeping on top of my personal hygiene/appearance (I’d like to someone to be willing to assist me with simple hair styling etc.)
I will need my PA to:
Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
Be confident, mature and have patience.
Be dependable and arrive on time.
Be friendly with an easy-going manner.
Be adaptable and flexible.
Be supportive but not take over.
Have business insurance on your car to take clients out.
Concerning the position
A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.