DPPA/KJP/PER65752 - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide flexible support during days, evenings and weekends for short respite breaks. The role involves companionship, enabling outings, and helping with planning and activities aligned with the beneficiary's interests.

The PA will support social engagement, ensure safety, and adapt to changing plans while prioritising well-being and enjoyable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and encouragement
• Support me to access activities and community events
• Help with planning and organising outings and short breaks
• Provide reassurance and gentle guidance when needed
• Help me make appropriate choices
• Recognise when I am becoming tired, overwhelmed or over-stimulated
• Encourage a suitable balance between busy activities and quieter periods
• Provide appropriate supervision when out in the community
• Help me stay safe in unfamiliar places
• Support me to manage changes to plans or unexpected situations
• Be mindful I can sometimes be easily influenced by others and may find it difficult to say no

Job description

Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Days/times: Days, evenings and/or weekends by mutual agreement

Driver: Preferable, with use of own car, but not essential

Rate of pay:£14.00 per hour

About the role

I am looking for a friendly, reliable and confident Personal Assistant to support me with short respite breaks. I have bipolar disorder, epilepsy and mild learning difficulties.

The role would involve supporting me to get out and about, enjoy new experiences and take part in activities that I enjoy. The hours can be worked flexibly during the day, evenings or weekends, by mutual agreement.

The ideal PA would be someone who enjoys being active and social and would be interested in accompanying me on day trips and occasional short breaks.

Activities and interests

• City breaks and exploring new places
• Short breaks and holidays
• Spa and relaxation breaks
• Museums and art galleries
• Theatre and cultural activities
• Dancing and music
• Walking short distances and exploring
• Christmas markets and seasonal events
• Socialising and meeting people

The PA needs to support me to plan and enjoy these activities, helping to make sure outings are enjoyable, safe and appropriate for my needs.

Support required

The PA will need to:

• Provide companionship and encouragement
• Support me to access activities and community events
• Help with planning and organising outings and short breaks
• Provide reassurance and gentle guidance when needed
• Help me make appropriate choices
• Recognise when I am becoming tired, overwhelmed or over-stimulated
• Encourage a suitable balance between busy activities and quieter periods
• Provide appropriate supervision when out in the community
• Help me stay safe in unfamiliar places
• Support me to manage changes to plans or unexpected situations
• Be mindful I can sometimes be easily influenced by others and may find it difficult to say no