DPPA/JT/2589761T - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is advertising a part-time role in Llanarth to support a young child with ADHD. The role focuses on outdoor play, school activities, and computer-based interaction, with responsibilities expanding to other reasonable duties as requested by the employer.

The position requires flexibility around hours, reliability, and strong communication, with an emphasis on safeguarding, confidentiality, and a patient, caring approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with ADHD and related behaviours.
• Active and energetic, with a good sense of humour.
• Flexibility around hours of work and duties.
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
• Reliable with good timekeeping and ability to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• To help the child go out to play and attend clubs at school.
• Engage in activities such as playing football and using computer at home.
• Carry out other reasonable requests from the employer.
• Ensure safeguarding and privacy in all interactions.

Skills

ADHD awareness

Energetic

Good sense of humour

Flexibility

Confidentiality & privacy

Communication & interpersonal skills

Job description

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Location: Llanarth( Work will be undertaken at this location)

Hours of work: 4 hours term time 6 hours school holidays

Rate of pay £13.45 per hour

Introduction

Hi, I am a 6.5-year-old boy. I like to play X-box and my tablet. I sometimes wear ear defenders to help me block out noises. I have behaviour problems, and I am not liking school now. I like to play games with people, and I am quite active. I have a large family and would like to have someone of my own to talk to and play with.

Main Duties

to help me go and play outside. Go to the clubs at school and play football. Maybe you can play on my computer with me.

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

Person Specification

Someone who has experience with ADHDActive and energeticA good sense of humourFlexibility 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 privacyAn 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. 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.