DPPA/JT/216641 - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide socialisation experiences for a 13-year-old. The candidate will engage in activities such as swimming and visiting cafes, fostering confidence and independence. The role requires patience, good communication skills, and flexibility in hours and duties. You will be employed by the individual and must undergo an enhanced DBS check. This position involves a trial and probationary period, ensuring a suitable match for both the employee and employer.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Mandatory training provided

Qualifications

• Calm nature and patience are required.
• Flexibility around hours and duties is important.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide socialisation experiences to promote confidence and independence.
• Engage in various activities like swimming, cafes, and outings.
• Carry out reasonable requests from the employer.

Skills

Active and energetic

Good communication and inter-personal skills

Able to use own initiative

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Job title: Personal Assistant

Location: Cardigan

Hours of work: 4 hours per week

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour

Introduction: Hi, I am 13 years old, and I need someone who is on my level. I enjoy Robotics, Games, and AI. I like to have a good debate on world affairs and gaming etc. I believe I am very intelligent for my age so would like someone who is into the same things as me.

Main Duties

To provide me with socialisation experiences in his local area which will promote his confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Activities such as swimming, visiting cafes, catching the bus, visiting the theatre, going to the beach can be considered. I can communicate my views and wishes regarding preferred activities.

To carry out any other reasonable requests that the employer may make from time to time.

Person Specification

• Active and energetic
• Calming Nature and Patience
• Able to have Debates regarding Tech.
• 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

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.