Carer/Personal Assistant/Direct Payments

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Coity; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council's direct support team in Wales is seeking a committed Personal Assistant to support a 17-year-old in gaining independence and engaging in community activities. The ideal candidate will work flexibly, assist with personal care, and drive the young person to various activities. Must have experience working with young adults with disabilities, a full driving license, and be DBS checked. This role is vital for improving the young person's social skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Must possess a full, clean driving license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person in gaining independence.
• Promote social interaction within the community.
• Provide assistance with personal care needs.
• Encourage participation in activities like cinema and swimming.
• Help develop confidence and new skills.

Skills

Experience with young adults with disabilities

Good communication skills

Reliable with good time keeping

Caring and patient

Local knowledge of community activities

Job description

Carer/Personal Assistant/Direct Payments

Employer:

Bridgend County Borough Council - Direct Payments Team

Location:

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/02/2026

About this job

Personal Assistant: Hours of work - 6 hours term time, 8 hours half terms (days and times to be discussed). Hourly rate - £13.75. A committed, caring and flexible Personal Assistant is required to support a 17 year old young person looking to gain access into his community to undertake hobbies and interests of his choice.

The hours are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance to take him to and from activities of his choice most likely 2 hours a day and spread over the week.

The young person will need help with some Personal Care needs as well keeping him safe as he’s not aware of danger.

This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme and is intended to enable the young person to help with his independence as well as social skills with the assistance of a PA, enabling him to live an independent lifestyle.

Training can be provided as required and where available.

Must have own transport and a full, clean driving licence and be DBS checked.

Experience in working with children/young adults with a disability is beneficial to the role.

The main duties to be included within this role are:

• Support and encourage him with gaining independence and enable him to interact socially within his community.
• Promote independence and empower him with making his own choices.
• Provide support with personal care as and when required.
• Support and encourage him with activities such as cinema, theatre, walks and swimming or any other activities that are happening in or around the community.
• Support and encourage him to try new activities and skills to improve his confidence and abilities.
• Local knowledge of activities available would be advantageous to this post, as the hours worked will be mostly off-site within the community.

Person specification:

• Active and energetic.
• Proactive individual with local knowledge.
• A good sense of humour.
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
• Reliable with good time keeping.
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
• An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• A full driving license and use of a car is required.

You must have business use on your insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.

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