VOGPersonal Assistant

Job Description MVOG
1096 Personal Assistant(s) Required About Me

I am an elderly lady living in the Penarth area with a diagnosis of mixed dementia.

I already employ a Personal Assistant; however, due to a recent deterioration, I have been awarded additional support hours.

I enjoy gentle walks into Penarth for a coffee and cake or to pick up the newspaper.

I do not use any walking aids but appreciate having someone’s arm for reassurance.

I also enjoy watching old films and listening to classical music.

I am seeking kind, reliable Personal Assistants to support me both in my home and out in the community, helping me to remain safe, comfortable, and engaged.

• Weekday evenings: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am - 1:00pm and 4:00pm - 8:00pm

I prefer the same PA to cover these hours.

You will also be required to provide cover for other PAs during holidays or sickness.

£16.10 per hour

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Prompting with fluids and medication
• Social stimulation and companionship (at home and in the community)
• Support with shopping
• Walking into Penarth for coffee, cake, or newspapers
• Light domestic duties (laundry and cleaning)
• Support with undressing and dressing into nightwear
• Assisting me to bed and helping me settle in the evening to reduce fall risks
• Ensuring my safety at all times

• Experienced in, or knowledgeable about, dementia and how it affects individuals
• Sensitive, patient, and understanding
• Nicely spoken and a good listener
• Gentle, calm, and reassuring
• Female applicants only, due to the personal care requirements of the role

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).

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