DPPA/KJP/210937 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority service in Wales is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young individual in the community. Ideal candidates will have a good sense of humour, patience, and a reliable vehicle. Training is offered with the role, making it a great opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Training provided at no extra cost

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience with younger people with ASD and PDA is a bonus.
• Full driving license and ability to use a car for work.
• Ability to develop supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional development and provide a safe space.
• Encourage new activities and community engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure safety during working hours.

Skills

Good sense of humour

Patience

Good communication skills

Reliability

Job description

DPPA/KJP/210937 - Personal Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 03 October 2025
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 02 November 2025
• Location: Bangor Teifi, Llandysul
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: DPPA/KJP/210937

Summary

• Title: Personal assistant
• Location: Bangor Teifi area, supporting within the local and wider community.
• Hours of work: 32 hours per 4-weekly period (average of 8 hours per week) we are flexible with days and times
• Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour tbc

Introduction:

We are seeking an easy-going, patient PA with a good sense of humour to support our son develop his confidence in the local community and encourage him to try new activities. He needs a trusted adult, someone that can support his emotional development and who can offer him a safe space to talk about his wishes and feelings. The ideal candidate will share areas that are of interest; playing darts, ideally have a farming background, enjoy talking about tractors, shire horses and local shows, and attending livestock/farm machinery marts. Swimming and reading are of interest, but to a lesser extent. Experience of working with younger people with ASD and PDA is a bonus, but no experience is required if you are willing to learn and be open to research. This vacancy requires someone with patience and understanding, who can coax and negotiate to do things rather than demand tasks are completed and take time to explain the reason for having to do things. This post is funded by the local authority through the Direct Payments scheme. We require a driver with own transport due to our rural location and lack of public transport. This is an ideal opportunity to further your career development as training can be provided at no extra cost to yourself.

Person Specification

• A good sense of humour.
• Caring, honest, patient, responsible and calm, treats people with respect and dignity.
• Reliable with good time keeping and keep the family up to date with activities and any concerns you may have.
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Always ensure his safety during your working hours.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
• An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship providing stability and encouragement when needed.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• A full driving license and use of a car is required. You must have business use on your insurance to be able to use your vehicle within work hours.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an independent 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 disclosure barring service (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 the official government website.

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 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.