Active Personal Assistant for Day Trips & Social Activities

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide flexible support during days, evenings and weekends for short respite breaks. The role involves companionship, enabling outings, and helping with planning and activities aligned with the beneficiary's interests.

The PA will support social engagement, ensure safety, and adapt to changing plans while prioritising well-being and enjoyable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and encouragement
• Support me to access activities and community events
• Help with planning and organising outings and short breaks
• Provide reassurance and gentle guidance when needed
• Help me make appropriate choices
• Recognise when I am becoming tired, overwhelmed or over-stimulated
• Encourage a suitable balance between busy activities and quieter periods
• Provide appropriate supervision when out in the community
• Help me stay safe in unfamiliar places
• Support me to manage changes to plans or unexpected situations
• Be mindful I can sometimes be easily influenced by others and may find it difficult to say no

Job description

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide flexible support during days, evenings and weekends for short respite breaks. The role involves companionship, enabling outings, and helping with planning and activities aligned with the beneficiary's interests.

The PA will support social engagement, ensure safety, and adapt to changing plans while prioritising well-being and enjoyable experiences.