Personal Assistant

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local direct payments client in Pembrokeshire is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide care and encourage independence for a young individual. The role includes supervising personal care, promoting social interaction, and ensuring safety. A caring demeanor and driving license are essential. Benefits include holiday and sick pay, with training provided as needed.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided if required

Qualifications

• Must have a full, clean driving licence.
• Willing to be caring and patient.
• Able to develop a supportive relationship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the young man during personal care.
• Support independence and promote social interaction.
• Contact relevant authorities for medical assistance.

Skills

Experience working with children with ASD

Good communication skills

Responsible and honest

Proactive and self-motivated

Good time-keeping

Flexibility around working patterns

Job description

Reporting to: The Direct Payments Recipient (the employer that holds all responsibilities for this role) – Pembrokeshire County Council supports the employer in meeting its statutory duties.

Job Description

A young Direct Payments client in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support them with their care needs. The post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which enables the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently. The successful applicant should be friendly, supportive, flexible and able to work in a way that encourages the client’s independence.

Main Duties

• Supervise the young man during washing and toileting.
• Support the young man in gaining independence.
• Promote social interaction within the community.
• Assist with attending activities of interest.
• Provide companionship at the client’s home, including conversation and social interaction.
• Ensure the individual’s safety at all times during working hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by the employer.
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues and report concerns to the relevant authority.
• Contact the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority if the individual needs medical assistance.

Person Specification

• Previous experience working with children with ASD.
• Willingness to be caring and patient.
• Responsible and honest.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Good local knowledge.
• Good time‑keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties.
• Good communicator.
• Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship.

Other Requirements

• A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is required.
• Business use on vehicle insurance is required to use the vehicle within work hours.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
• Sick pay at SSP rate.
• Training provided if required.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is not for employment with Pembrokeshire County Council. Pembrokeshire County Council has posted this advert on behalf of a Direct Payments client, who is the actual employer and holds all responsibilities associated with this role. The council cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from this job role.

Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Adults at Risk

Safeguarding is of high importance and is everyone's responsibility. If you have any concerns about the safety of an individual, you should contact the local authority as soon as possible.

DBS Disclosure

Application will be subject to a DBS disclosure check, at no cost to the applicant. Applicants may register on the DBS update service (charge £16.00 per year) to expedite future personal assistant roles.

Application Process

We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Direct Payments Team as early as possible on 01437 775655. For further support in the recruitment process, email [e-mail] or call 01437 775655.