DPPA/CLJ/185742 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Henllan; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service in Henllan is seeking a compassionate support worker to help maintain a safe, comfortable home. You will assist with gentle household organisation and decluttering at a pace that respects the person's needs, and build trust to establish positive routines.

Occasional community support may be required to help access social groups and events, boosting confidence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and non-judgemental individual.
• Ability to work at a comfortable pace and encourage in a gentle, supportive way.
• Driver with access to a car preferred.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Experience with hoarding behaviours or similar is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household organisation and decluttering at a respectful pace.
• Support the person to maintain a safe and comfortable home.
• Provide community-based support to access social groups and local events.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Non-judgemental

Driver with car

Reliable

Hoarding experience helpful

Job description

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

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

Hours of work: 6 hours per week

Rate of pay £14.00 per hour

About the role:

I am looking for someone who can gently support and encourage me to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment. This includes assisting me with household organisation and decluttering at a pace that feels manageable and respectful. Building trust and working together to develop positive, sustainable routines is an important part of this role.

Your support will help me feel more in control of my home, reduce stress, and allow me more time to enjoy other activities.

You may also support me in the community, helping me access social groups, activities, and local events to improve my confidence and wellbeing.

What I’m looking for:

• A kind, patient, and non-judgemental individual


• Someone who understands the importance of working at a comfortable pace


• Ability to encourage and motivate in a gentle, supportive way


• Reliable and trustworthy


• A driver with access to a car


• Willing to support both at home and in the community


• Experience with hoarding behaviours or similar support needs would be beneficial, but not essential—empathy and understanding are most important. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful support and make a lasting, positive impact.

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 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.