Personal Assistant

I enjoy watching television, particularly sports programmes. In the past, I used to visit Cardiff to watch live bands and enjoyed browsing the HMV store, as I have a keen interest in heavy metal music and records.

I also enjoy getting out in the car and visiting places of interest, particularly the seaside and scenic mountain locations. Some of my favourite destinations include Rhigos, Aberavon, Porthcawl, Swansea and Llantwit Major.

I have several long-term health conditions, including pulmonary embolism (blood clots), asthma, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), schizophrenia and Barrett's oesophagus. I take prescribed medication to manage my schizophrenia, heart condition and blood pressure. I can also be susceptible to chest infections.

I previously received outreach support to help me access the community. Following a hospital admission, I did not feel well enough to resume support when I returned home, so these hours were cancelled. However, I now feel ready to start getting out and about again and would welcome someone who can support me to regain my confidence and enjoy activities outside.

I consider myself an easy-going person and would like to build a positive and trusting relationship with my Personal Assistant.

Purpose of the Role

I am looking for a friendly, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support me with accessing the local community, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness, and helping me enjoy a more active and fulfilling lifestyle.

The role will involve companionship and social interaction, supporting me to explore activities and potentially develop new hobbies and interests within the community.

Some assistance with managing correspondence will also be required.

Hours of Work

10 hours per week.

Hours to be split over 1-2 shifts per week.

Flexibility is required, particularly for longer outings., The successful Personal Assistant will be responsible for:

Supporting me to access the local community and enjoy days out.

Helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness.

Providing companionship, friendship and positive social interaction.

Supporting me to enjoy car journeys to seaside destinations and scenic mountain locations.

Encouraging me to explore new activities, interests and potential hobbies within the community.

Providing assistance with managing correspondence when required.

Promoting my independence, confidence and wellbeing.

Ensuring my safety and wellbeing at all times while providing support., Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK.

I am a man in my early 60s living in the Graig area of Pontypridd. I am a quietly spoken person, but I will gradually open up and become more comfortable as I get to know you., Have an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, my health conditions and how they may affect me.

Be kind, patient, approachable and understanding.

Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Be a confident driver and hold a full, valid driving licence.

Have business-class insurance to cover driving as part of the role.

Be happy to undertake longer journeys and drive to destinations further afield.

Be comfortable providing companionship and supporting me to access different places within the community.

One shift may need to be a longer day when visiting the seaside, for example, 10:00 am until 4:00-4:30 pm.

Rate of Pay

£14.00 per hour

Mileage expenses will also be paid