Community Access & Independence Support Assistant

Direct Payment Employer; Laugharne, St. Clears; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Payment Employer in Laugharne, Wales, is seeking a Personal Assistant for 10 hours per week. You will help the employer access the community, attend clubs, and provide companionship and practical support in daily activities.

The role requires flexibility, with重点 focus on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Duties include promoting independence, social interaction, safety, and coordinating with health and social care contacts as needed.

Responsibilities

• 1. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence
• 2. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
• 3. Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest
• 4. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills
• 5. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
• 6. Encouraging the employer to attend appointments
• 7. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
• 8. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
• 9. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
• 10. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)
• 11. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Job description

Direct Payment Employer in Laugharne, Wales, is seeking a Personal Assistant for 10 hours per week. You will help the employer access the community, attend clubs, and provide companionship and practical support in daily activities.

The role requires flexibility, with重点 focus on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Duties include promoting independence, social interaction, safety, and coordinating with health and social care contacts as needed.