DPPA/CLJ/218216 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Aberystwyth is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young individual in community activities, including swimming and leisure pursuits. The suitable candidate should be patient, responsible, and share interests in gaming and technology. The role offers 2 hours a week along with additional hours during school holidays, with a competitive pay rate of £13.00 per hour.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Mandatory training provided

Potential for quick recruitment with an updated DBS

Qualifications

• Must have a valid National Insurance number.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the employer to swimming and local activities.
• Engage in hobbies such as gaming and technology.
• Provide support for community engagement.

Skills

Patience

Responsibility

Knowledge of local areas

Interest in gaming and technology

Job description

Overview

Job title: Personal Assistant

Location: Aberystwyth

Hours of work: 2 hours a week to go swimming, in addition to 3 hours fortnightly during term time & 6 hours per week during school holidays.

Rate of pay £13.00 per hour.

Role and Responsibilities

I am a shy young person and my mother, and I would like to employ a patient and responsible support worker to help me access my local community and amenities. The PA will accompany me to activities and assist with engagement in local community and leisure opportunities.

I enjoy getting out and about, especially to the beach. It would be advantageous if the PA has knowledge of the local areas so that we can explore other activities which may interest me.

On a weekly basis I attend my local swimming pool and would like my PA to accompany me so that I may continue to engage in this activity.

I am also interested in gaming, computers and technology so I would like a support worker with similar interests so that they can help me pursue these hobbies.

Hours Schedule

The hours of work will be 2 hours a week to attend the swimming pool, in addition to 3 hours every other week during term time for other activities. During the school holidays the hours of work will be 6 hours per week. Hours will be arranged and mutually agreed in advance.

Application and Employment Terms

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form.

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 Assistant 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.

Notes

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.