DPPA/KJP/202270 - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support service in Aberystwyth is seeking a personal assistant to support daily living activities for an individual. The role involves meal preparation, assisting with personal care, and helping with transportation to medical appointments. Candidates must be experienced and eligible to work in the UK. The position offers 7 hours per week at a rate of £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with personal care.
• Understanding of dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Must have a valid DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to dietary requirements.
• Assist with personal hygiene and toilet preparations.
• Provide transportation assistance to medical appointments.
• Support the employer in social activities.

Skills

Meal preparation skills

Ability to assist with personal care

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Reference DPPA/KJP/202270
Aberystwyth area
7 hours per week
Rate of pay £13.50 per hour

My health conditions can leave me feeling overwhelmed and at these times, I can find it difficult to maintain daily living routines. The purpose of this role is to support me with daily activities within my home and support to attend medical appointments.

Responsibilities

• Support in preparing meals in line with my dietary requirements. I avoid several foods due to allergy concerns. I require support in preparing fresh vegetable meals.
• Support me to prepare for a shower and afterwards. I prefer to wash myself but need you to ensure my washing aids and toiletries are in place ready.
• Support me to attend medical appointments. If you use your vehicle in connection with work, you must be insured for business use cover on your insurance policy. I use a mobility scooter when out.
• Whenever we are in town, I would like to go into the shops or go for a coffee.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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.
• The 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 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.

Additional information

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.