Compassionate Personal Assistant for Teen (After School)

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Glynarthen; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a secondary school-aged girl in a home-based setting with occasional community activities. The role involves one-to-one support to promote engagement, safety, and wellbeing, with sessions after school during term time and two five-hour sessions per week during school holidays.

Experience with non-verbal or developmental delay would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional support needs.
• Experience supporting individuals who communicate using AAC or alternative communication.
• Understanding safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to supervise safely in varied environments.
• Patient, compassionate and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Encourage relaxation after school and engage in meaningful activities at home.
• Accompany and support attendance to activities and hobbies matched to needs.
• Provide close supervision and ensure safety due to limited danger awareness.
• Assist with mobility and changing clothing while preserving dignity.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship and foster independence where possible.
• Communicate effectively using the child's preferred method.

Skills

Experience with additional support

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Independence and initiative

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Qualifications in health and social care / childcare

Job description

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a secondary school-aged girl in a home-based setting with occasional community activities. The role involves one-to-one support to promote engagement, safety, and wellbeing, with sessions after school during term time and two five-hour sessions per week during school holidays.

Experience with non-verbal or developmental delay would be advantageous.