VOG1065 Personal Assistant


Company:	Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Barri
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Please quote job reference VOG1065 on application. Apply now

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I’m a 57-year-old woman living in Barry with my husband and daughter. I am registered sight impaired with no functioning vision. I’m a double amputee with a history of heart attacks.

My interest are animals, TV, music and a good natter.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

You will provide respite for my husband who is my main carer. You will support me with personal care at home.

HOURS OF WORK

15 hours per week, Mon – Fri

9am morning calls and 2pm lunch calls

1.5 hrs per call

RATES OF PAY

£15.00 per hour

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

Full support with all personal care tasks and dressing

Monitoring pressure sores on coccyx

General assistance around the home, providing verbal guidance

Preparing light meals for me at home, morning and lunchtime meals

Pushing me in my wheelchair in the home, providing minimal assistance with transfers

Assisting me to use the toilet

ABOUT THE JOB

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 four-weekly 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.

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