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Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Pennant; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide support for a friendly 32-year-old man with learning disabilities at Pennant. The role is flexible, part-time, and requires a compassionate, reliable caretaker to assist with daily activities and social participation.

The position involves weekend work and offers a competitive rate depending on experience. Pay is £15 per hour, with duties including companionship, safety, and enabling independence

Qualifications

• Kind, reliable and enthusiastic PA to support a 32-year-old man with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 concerns.
• Always ensure his safety and wellbeing.

Job description

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

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)