DPPA/JT/PER60888 - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is advertising for a Carer Break Personal Assistant in Borth. The role provides companionship and practical support to a lady at home, giving the main carer regular, reliable respite during two 3-hour sessions each week.

You will support daily living tasks as directed by the family, maintain dignity and privacy, and ensure a safe, reassuring presence. DBS checks are required, and there may be references and a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or support roles is helpful, but the right attitude is essential.
• Willing to work in a home environment with dogs.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required and cost covered by the employer.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and provide references if requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and reassurance during the agreed support hours.
• Support daily living tasks as directed by the family.
• Maintain dignity, privacy and person-centred care at all times.
• Let the dogs in and out as needed.

Job description

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

DPPAJTPER60888 Job Description: Carer Break Personal Assistant

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

Hours: 6 hours per week, split into 2 x 3-hour sessions

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour

About the Role

A family in Borth is looking for a kind, reliable, and caring Personal Assistant to support a lady at home and provide the main carer with a regular break. The role will focus on offering companionship, reassurance, and practical support during the agreed hours.

Main Duties

• Provide support and companionship to the lady while the main carer takes a break.
• Offer reassurance and encouragement during the agreed support hours.
• Support the lady with any agreed daily living tasks, following the family’s guidance.
• Take a respectful, person-centred approach and always maintain dignity and privacy.
• Let the household dogs out into the garden and bring them back in, if required.

Pets in the Home

There are two dogs in the property: one dachshund and one collie. Applicants must be comfortable around dogs and willing to let them into the garden and back inside when needed.

Person Specification

• Kind, patient, reliable, and respectful.
• Friendly and able to provide calm companionship.
• Able to follow the family’s guidance and agreed routines.
• Comfortable supporting someone in their home.
• Comfortable around dogs.
• Experience in a caring or support role would be helpful, but the right attitude is essential.

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.

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