Part-Time Personal Assistant & Activity Companion

Direct Payment Employer; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Payment Employer in Carmarthen is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal young man for 5 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday after school from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with flexibility during school holidays.

Role involves activities such as soft play and swimming, safeguarding, and liaising with family and professionals to ensure safety and independence in daily living and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the young man with encouragement in gaining independence
• Enabling the young man to interact socially in their community
• Providing support to the young man attending activities of interest
• Supporting the young man to develop independent living skills
• To provide companionship in the his home, including engaging in conversation with him and providing them with social interaction
• Ensuring the young man’s safety at all times during your working hours
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by his parents during your working hours
• To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Job description

Direct Payment Employer in Carmarthen is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal young man for 5 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday after school from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with flexibility during school holidays.

Role involves activities such as soft play and swimming, safeguarding, and liaising with family and professionals to ensure safety and independence in daily living and community activities.