Home Care Personal Assistant – Compassionate Support

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service in Aberaeron is seeking a small team of Personal Assistants to provide day-to-day support in the service user's home. The role involves personal care, routine prompting, and creating a safe, welcoming environment, with duties shared across team members.

Hours are 12.25 per week at £14.25 per hour; duties include hygiene prompting, meal preparation, medication reminders, and assistance with daily tasks while respecting dignity and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring hygiene due to reduced awareness of cleanliness
• Prompting and encouraging personal hygiene, including washing and showering
• Supporting catheter area hygiene (catheter changes are managed by District Nurses)
• Prompting to get dressed and ensuring clothing is appropriate for the day/weather
• Reminding and supporting with changing clothes, underwear, and socks
• Providing reminders to eat regular meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Assisting with meal preparation and providing supervision in the kitchen
• Supporting safe use of kitchen appliances due to reduced vision
• Prompting to take morning medication
• Helping maintain daily routines through repetition and encouragement
• Supporting with general household tasks that I am no longer able to manage independently

Job description

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service in Aberaeron is seeking a small team of Personal Assistants to provide day-to-day support in the service user's home. The role involves personal care, routine prompting, and creating a safe, welcoming environment, with duties shared across team members.

Hours are 12.25 per week at £14.25 per hour; duties include hygiene prompting, meal preparation, medication reminders, and assistance with daily tasks while respecting dignity and privacy.