MPM2392 Personal Assistant

Support with food shopping, focusing on buying healthy nutritious food to prepare at home
Assisting me with healthy meal prep so that I don't rely on take-aways
You must be able to cook and know your way around a kitchen
General assistance around the house - light housework
Support and reassurance with mental well-being - helping me overcome anxiety inducing obstacles
Helping me identify and access activities in my area like aqua aerobics, cinema, discos, day trips, dance class - participating where appropriate
Encourage me to further develop healthy living skills - eating well, exercising etc

Good and confident communication skills
Someone with similar interests so you can participate in some/most of the activities I'm interested in
You'll be able to lead and initiate conversations, actively keeping me engaged
You must understand it will take me some time to trust you and build a relationship - please be patient whilst this happens
Be able to give reassurance and guidance when needed
A sensible and mature person with life experience
A car owner/driver who is willing to use car for work purposes/take me on outings

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.