DPPA/CLJ/ PER101655 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; New Quay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours during school holidays

Supportive team environment

DBS check assistance

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 13-year-old during school holidays, based in New Quay. The role focuses on building independence, confidence, and practical life skills through one-to-one, person-centred support.

We offer flexible hours during school holidays (6 hours per week, 13 weeks per year). DBS checked, references required, and a trial period applies. Rate of pay is £13.45 per hour with local terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to encourage independence while providing appropriate support.
• Flexible and positive attitude.
• Ability to build a trusting and professional relationship with a young person.

Responsibilities

• Support development of independent living skills appropriate to the young person's age and abilities.
• Encourage confidence in using public transport, including travelling by bus.
• Support shopping trips and development of everyday shopping skills.
• Help develop money management skills, including handling money and making purchases.
• Accompany and support participation in activities chosen by the young person.
• Encourage social interaction and community participation.
• Provide support in a safe, respectful and encouraging manner, promoting choice and independence at all times.
• Maintain clear communication with the family regarding activities and progress where appropriate.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence support

Education

Health and social care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

DPPA/CLJ/ PER101655 - Personal Assistant

Company:

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

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

Hours of Work: 6 hours per week during school holidays (13 weeks per year)

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support our 13-year-old during school holidays. The role focuses on encouraging independence, building confidence and supporting the development of practical life skills while enabling him to enjoy activities within his local community.

This is an opportunity to make a positive difference by providing one-to-one support in a friendly and person-centred way.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of independent living skills appropriate to the young person's age and abilities.
• Encourage confidence in using public transport, including travelling by bus.
• Support shopping trips and the development of everyday shopping skills.
• Help develop money management skills, including handling money and making purchases.
• Accompany and support participation in activities chosen by the young person.
• Encourage social interaction and community participation.
• Provide support in a safe, respectful and encouraging manner, promoting choice and independence at all times.
• Maintain clear communication with the family regarding activities and progress where appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential

• A caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to encourage independence while providing appropriate support.
• A flexible and positive attitude.
• Ability to build a trusting and professional relationship with a young person.

Desirable

• Experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with additional support needs.
• Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence (if required for outings).
• Relevant training or qualifications in health and social care, childcare or a related field.

What We Offer

• Flexible hours during school holidays.
• The opportunity to support a young person in developing valuable life skills and independence.
• A rewarding role making a meaningful difference to a family's life.

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.

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.