DPPA/CLJ/ 3448381 - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local personal support service in the UK seeks Personal Assistants to support a gentleman with multiple sclerosis, providing assistance with personal hygiene, food preparation, and maintaining a safe environment. The role requires commitment to training and a comfortable attitude toward pets in the home. This part-time position is paid at £14.00 per hour for 8.75 hours weekly, providing statutory entitlements as per contract.

Benefits

Annual leave

Statutory entitlements

Covered training costs

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a home with pets and smokers.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing and personal hygiene routines.
• Help with changing bedclothes and cleaning commode.
• Maintain a hygienic environment and prepare food.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Hygiene maintenance

Food and drink preparation

Comfort with pets

Job description

Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Pontsian, Near Llandysul
Hours of work: 8.75 hours per week (split between employees) – 1.25 hours per day over seven days
Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour

Overview

I am a gentleman in my early thirties who has multiple sclerosis (MS) and I am looking for a small team of Personal Assistants to support me with personal care routines at home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene routines, including bathing and washing.
• Help with changing bedclothes.
• Provide continence care by emptying and cleaning a commode.
• Assist with food and drink preparation.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment – PPE will be supplied.
• Work in a home where occupants smoke and where cats and a dog are present; applicants must be comfortable in this setting.

Training and Compliance

• Subject to an enhanced DBS check – no cost to the applicant. An online update DBS improves chances of selection.
• Two satisfactory references may be required.
• Trial period of 1 month, followed by a probationary period of up to 6 months.
• Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4‑weekly basis once a valid National Insurance number is provided and after document checks.
• Eligible to work in the UK is required.
• Annual leave and all statutory entitlements will be provided as per contract.
• Receipt of an annual Personal Assistants Handbook on commencement.
• Commitment to undertake mandatory training identified as relevant – the cost will be covered. Failure to attend may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.

Application Information

• To apply, please complete the application form.
• This vacancy is advertised on behalf of an individual employer; you will be employed by that individual and not by Ceredigion County Council.
• Employment will be with the Direct Payment Recipient, not Ceredigion County Council.