LJ4136 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A dedicated employer in the Llanelli area seeks a Personal Assistant to support a young man with cerebral palsy in managing his daily routine and socialization activities. The role requires flexibility, a full driving license, and a high level of patience. Training will be provided as needed. This position is part-time, requiring approximately 8 hours per week and involves personal care and community support.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Full, clean driving license and insurance for business use.
• Ability to handle personal care needs with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily routine and personal care.
• Support community access and social activities.
• Coordinate hours flexibly as agreed in advance.

Skills

Patience

Personal care assistance

Flexible working

Driving skills

Job description

A committed, caring and flexible Personal Assistant is required in the Llanelli area to support a young man who has cerebral palsy to manage his daily routine and support his access to the community. All aspects of personal care required and he has mobility impairment.

A personal Assistant is required for 8 hours per week for Socialisation swimming and the pool on Monday, Tuesdays or Thursdays, Friday also enjoys going out and about and meeting people. There is an opportunity for additional hours of work possibly.

This young man is very particular about his personal care and needs a high level of patience. He is very easy going but works to his own pace and cannot be rushed. He also has controlled epilepsy and is medicated.

A full driving license and use of a car will be required. You must have business use on your insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.

The hours are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme and is intended to enable this family to manage their support independently. Training can be provided as required and where available.

Must have own transport and a full, clean driving licence. A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.

Principal duties and responsibilities