DPPA/JT/164915 - Personal Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council service is seeking a Personal Assistant based in Cardigan to assist an 11-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The role is for 6 hours every Saturday, requiring flexibility and a caring attitude. The ideal candidate will be active, patient, and able to maintain confidentiality. Prior experience is beneficial but not essential. Pay is £12.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active and energetic.
• A good sense of humour.
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
• Reliable with good time keeping.
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
• An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help with all aspects of daily life as my condition affects my muscles.
• To carry out any other reasonable requests that the employer may make.

Job description

Overview

Job title: Personal Assistant | Location: Cardigan | Hours of work: 6 hours Saturday only | Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour

Introduction

I am a 11-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and ASD and learning difficulties. I like being out in the car and going places such as McDonalds; this is my favourite place to go. I also like going for ice cream, chippy and soft play places. I’m a happy funny boy that loves to travel in the car.

Responsibilities

• PA to help with all aspects, as my condition affects my muscles and everyday life. Please note this is for Saturday only.
• To carry out any other reasonable requests that the employer may make from time to time.

Qualifications

• Active and energetic
• A good sense of humour
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy
• An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship
• Good communication and inter-personal skills

Disclaimer / Employment Information

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 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.