DPPA/CLJ/177651 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Personal Assistants Handbook provided

Mandatory training funded

Training costs covered

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is advertising a part-time Personal Assistant role based in Cardigan. You will work 22 hours per week at £15.00 per hour, supporting a gentleman to establish daily routines and maintain independence in the community.

You will provide practical and logistical support, including diary management, appointments, travel, and accompanying to activities. The role offers a supportive team environment and a chance to make a meaningful difference in

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building a supportive working relationship.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive daily routines and organisational systems.
• Assist with correspondence, diary management, and tracking appointments.
• Arrange and book appointments and activities.
• Provide support to attend appointments as required.
• Encourage participation in physical and recreational activities to stay active.
• Help access local amenities and community resources.
• Identify and research local events and volunteering opportunities.
• Offer encouragement to enhance independence and community involvement.

Job description

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

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

Hours of work: 22 hours per week (To be shared between employees)

Rate of pay £15.00 per hour

I am a gentleman in my thirties seeking a reliable, proactive, and supportive Personal Assistants to help me establish and maintain effective daily routines, enabling me to manage my day-to-day life independently and achieve my goals with confidence.

The successful candidates will provide practical and organisational support, helping me develop structure and consistency in my daily activities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting me to live an active, independent, and fulfilling life.

I have 22 hours of support to use each week. I'm looking to work with a team of PAs who can help me explore new experiences, build my social network, and make the most of my time. What can you offer to support me in achieving this?

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting me to establish and maintain positive daily routines and organisational systems.
• Assisting with correspondence, diary management, and keeping track of appointments and commitments.
• Helping to arrange and book appointments and activities.
• Providing support to attend appointments when required.
• Encouraging and supporting my participation in physical and recreational activities, including walking, swimming, and exploring new opportunities to stay active.
• Assisting me to access local amenities and community resources.
• Identifying and researching local events, activities, and opportunities that match my interests.
• Supporting me to explore and engage in volunteering opportunities.
• Providing encouragement and practical support to help me achieve greater independence and community involvement.

About Me

I am an active individual who enjoys spending time outdoors, taking long walks in interesting places, swimming, and participating in a variety of physical activities. I value being connected to my local community and enjoy discovering new places, activities, and opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Calm, patient, and understanding.
• An excellent listener with strong communication skills.
• Organised, dependable, and proactive.
• Able to provide encouragement while promoting independence.
• Comfortable supporting someone in community settings and during appointments.
• Knowledgeable about local amenities, activities, and community opportunities (desirable).

Essential Requirements

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Appropriate motor insurance that covers the use of the vehicle for this role.
• Good organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries while building a positive and supportive working relationship.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others achieve their goals, maintain independence, and become actively involved in their local community.

Benefits

• 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.

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 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.

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.