Job opportunity
DPPA/CS/PER74971 - Personal Assistant
Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service
Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service
personal Assistant (PA) – Flexible Part-Time Role
Location: Pennant (Work will be undertaken at this location)
Pay: £15 per hour
About the Role
We are looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assis-tant to support a friendly and easy-going 32-year-old man with learning disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in some-one’s life, supporting him to build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy the activities he loves.
He has a warm and gentle personality and enjoys football, theatre, cinema, gaming, and walks (especially if there’s a pub stop along the way!). He is keen to try new experiences and would love someone who can encourage and share in these moments.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide supportive companionship and encouragement
Help build confidence and independence in daily life
Support access to social and leisure activities
Assist with developing practical life skills (e.g. using public transport, accessing services)
Encourage participation in hobbies and new interests
Prompt with meals and hydration when needed
Support with ordering food and drinks when out
Communicate effectively with his family and care team to ensure consistent support
Keep his family/support team informed of activities and any con-cerns
Always ensure his safety and wellbeing
Some weekend work is expected, including supporting attendance at football activities
About You
Friendly, physically fit and active, and has a good sense of hu-mour
Willing to “join in” when necessary
Caring, patient, and respectful
Reliable with good timekeeping
Flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs
Able to use initiative and work independently
A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
Able to build a supportive relationship without being overbearing
Committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Essential requirements:
Full, clean driving licence
Access to your own vehicle with business insurance
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months. Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement. You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences. You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Please note the Direct Payments Support Service:
Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.
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Apply on source site personal Assistant (PA) – Flexible Part-Time Role
Location: Pennant (Work will be undertaken at this location)
Pay: £15 per hour
About the Role
We are looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assis-tant to support a friendly and easy-going 32-year-old man with learning disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in some-one’s life, supporting him to build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy the activities he loves.
He has a warm and gentle personality and enjoys football, theatre, cinema, gaming, and walks (especially if there’s a pub stop along the way!). He is keen to try new experiences and would love someone who can encourage and share in these moments.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide supportive companionship and encouragement
Help build confidence and independence in daily life
Support access to social and leisure activities
Assist with developing practical life skills (e.g. using public transport, accessing services)
Encourage participation in hobbies and new interests
Prompt with meals and hydration when needed
Support with ordering food and drinks when out
Communicate effectively with his family and care team to ensure consistent support
Keep his family/support team informed of activities and any con-cerns
Always ensure his safety and wellbeing
Some weekend work is expected, including supporting attendance at football activities
About You
Friendly, physically fit and active, and has a good sense of hu-mour
Willing to “join in” when necessary
Caring, patient, and respectful
Reliable with good timekeeping
Flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs
Able to use initiative and work independently
A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
Able to build a supportive relationship without being overbearing
Committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Essential requirements:
Full, clean driving licence
Access to your own vehicle with business insurance
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months. Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement. You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences. You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Please note the Direct Payments Support Service:
Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.
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