DPPA/CLJ/107109 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a young boy with a focus on home and community activities in Cardigan. The role involves 3.5 hours per week during term time and 6 hours per week during school holidays, with some evenings and weekends may be required.

You will help him access activities, build confidence and social opportunities, and work with his family to promote independence and choice.

Qualifications

• Patient, kind and dependable.
• Ability to work using a person-centred approach.
• Good knowledge of local activities and community opportunities would be beneficial.
• Experience with children and young people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing support at home and in the community.
• Transporting me to and from activities.
• Supporting me to safely access activities and outings.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social interaction.
• Helping me engage in hobbies and new experiences.
• Building a positive and trusting working relationship with me and my family.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Person-centred approach

Local activities knowledge

Experience with children & young ppl

Flexible schedule

Job description

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Location: Cardigan( Work to be undertaken at this location)

Hours: 3.5 hours per week term time (39 weeks) / 6 hours per week school holidays

I am a friendly and energetic young man of primary school age, and my family is looking to employ a caring, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support me in getting the most out of life, both at home and in the local community.

The role is to support me to access the activities I enjoy, build my confidence and independence, helping me to develop social opportunities with my peers.

I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially exploring nature, wildlife and visiting the beach. I also have a keen interest in gaming, computers, consoles, and technology, and I enjoy learning new things and discovering new experiences.

I would like my PA to support me to access activities in the community, encourage me to try new things, and to help me develop friendships and confidence in social situations. Having similar interests to me would be a real advantage, as I enjoy sharing activities with people who understand and can encourage my interests.

Duties may include:

• Providing support at home and in the community
• Transporting me to and from activities
• Supporting me to safely access activities and outings
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social interaction
• Helping me engage in hobbies and new experiences
• Building a positive and trusting working relationship with me and my family

My Ideal PA Will Be:

• Patient, kind, and dependable
• Enthusiastic and encouraging
• Able to work using a person-centred approach
• Good knowledge of local activities, community opportunities, and places suitable for children would be beneficial.
• Understanding of the importance of promoting independence and choice
• Experienced in supporting children & young people
• Flexible, as some evenings and weekends may be required.

Disclaimer:This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months. Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement. You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences. You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn. Please note the Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.