The part-time position as Independent Living Support Assistant is offered in the Pennard/Southgate area. This post would be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to work in the social care sector.
We wish to engage a person over 18 years of age with good communication skills and a friendly manner to support me in day to day tasks. This can be either an employed or self-employed position. Duties will include assisting with general day to day tasks, also helping with written communication and administration tasks. This role would suit someone who is happy with flexible day time hours.
Car driver / owner required due to location.
Self-employed PA, Registered Micro Enterprise PA or 0 hours contract employment PA is preferred.
Hours of work
19.5 hours per week and flexible times. (not w/e)
Rate of pay: £12.75 p.h.
Type of person required
• A person who respects and understands the importance of privacy and confidentiality when working in someone else’s home.
• Someone who is confident, mature and respectful.
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
• A person with a friendly, easy-going manner.
• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential.
• Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions.
• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over.
• Able to work independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria.
• Someone who is able to work to instruction.
• Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual.
• Someone with a caring and responsible attitude.
• Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post
e.g. Basic First Aid
Concerning the position
If self-employed or a registered Micro Enterprise, you will provide invoices for the time worked and have your own liability Insurance and DBS check.
If formally employed by the Direct Payment Client this requires a National Insurance number to be submitted. In this case, a trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay calculated. A DBS will need to be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs are met by Swansea council.