Compassionate Home Care Assistant for Personal & Social Support

Direct Payment Employer; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Payment Recipient in Carmarthenshire is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide tailored daily support at the employer's home. You will work around 8.45 hours weekly across 14 visits over 7 days, plus 3 hours of social activity such as shopping and trips to the beach.

Primary duties include personal care, meal preparation, mobility assistance, safety monitoring, and companionship. DBS check is required; bilingual English/Welsh preferred; a driving licence may be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and friendly.
• Reliable and honest with good time-keeping.
• Willing to work in employer's home and follow care plan.
• Full, clean driving licence may be required.
• Willingness to undergo DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing and toileting as needed.
• Support independence and social interaction in the community.
• Assist with shopping, meals, and meal preparation.
• Ensure safety and report falls or concerns to health professionals.
• Maintain dignity and respect employer's wishes at all times.
• Record time and duties as required.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Flexible

Good communicator

Driving licence

Job description

Direct Payment Recipient in Carmarthenshire is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide tailored daily support at the employer's home. You will work around 8.45 hours weekly across 14 visits over 7 days, plus 3 hours of social activity such as shopping and trips to the beach.

Primary duties include personal care, meal preparation, mobility assistance, safety monitoring, and companionship. DBS check is required; bilingual English/Welsh preferred; a driving licence may be beneficial.