DPPA/CS/PER13266 - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

The Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service in Aberystwyth is seeking a Personal Assistant / Evening Companion to provide companionship and reassurance for an elderly lady at her home. This evening role supports her primary carer during social activities and may involve staying with her while she sleeps, with occasional requests for reassurance, a drink, or light company.

Duties include being present during agreed hours, offering reassurance if unsettled, and helping with simple

Responsibilities

• Being present in the home during the agreed hours.
• Providing companionship and reassurance if she becomes unsettled or calls out.
• Offering drinks and light assistance as required.
• Ensuring she feels safe, comfortable and supported.

Job description

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Personal Assistant / Evening Companion Required

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

Rate of Pay: £14 PER HOUR

A kind, reliable Personal Assistant is required to provide companionship and reassurance for an elderly lady in her own home.

The role is mainly to provide a reassuring presence during the evening while her primary carer attends regular social activities. The lady will often be asleep for much of the shift, but may occasionally wake and require reassurance, a drink, or someone to sit with her until she settles again.

Duties may include:

• Being present in the home during the agreed hours.
• Providing companionship and reassurance if she becomes unsettled or calls out.
• Offering drinks and light assistance as required.
• Ensuring she feels safe, comfortable and supported.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)