Personal Assistant/Carer PER2109/HM

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Tenby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Tenby is hiring a Personal Assistant to support a client with their care needs. The role requires developing a trusting relationship and assisting with daily activities, including companionship and accessing local events. Candidates must have a full driving licence and be proactive and flexible. This position offers hourly pay of £12.60 with 5.6 weeks holiday per year.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided if required

Qualifications

• Responsible and honest individual.
• Has a full, clean driving licence and business insurance for vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable relationship with the client.
• Support client in accessing activities like walking groups.
• Communicate with the client's family and supporters.
• Ensure client's safety during working hours.

Skills

Good communication

Proactive and self-motivated

Flexibility

Time-keeping

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Assistant
Location: Tenby
Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour
Hours Offered: 8 hours per week
Work Pattern: 2-3 sessions per week

Reporting to: The Direct Payments Recipient (The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and they hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).

Introduction

A Direct Payment recipient in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support them with their care needs. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently. The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the client.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the person.
• Ensure a structured set of activities is maintained.
• Support the person to access activities such as walking group.
• Communicate with the person's family and other supporters.
• Support the employer to develop independent living skills.
• Provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation and providing social interaction.
• Ensure the employer’s safety at all times during working hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by the employer during working hours.
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback on any concerns to the relevant authority.
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Person specification

• Responsible and honest.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Has 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.
• You must have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.

Benefits

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

Disclaimer

Please note that this vacancy is not for employment with Pembrokeshire County Council. Pembrokeshire County Council has posted this advert on behalf of a Direct Payments client. The client will be the employer and holds all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of the job role being advertised.

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is of high importance, and is everybody’s business. If you have any concerns about the safeguarding of an individual, you should contact the Local Authority as soon as possible.

This appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure check, at no cost to the applicant. We would recommend that there is a DBS update service. Being on this service will enable you to speed up any future job applications for personal assistant roles. Please note that there is a charge of £16.00 per year applicable to this service which can be refunded.

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. Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch with the Direct Payments team at 01437 775655 or by emailing [e-mail]