Personal Assistant/Live in carer - DCC/PA/13191

Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team is seeking a Personal Assistant/Live-in carer to support a 60-year-old male at his home. The role covers 32 hours of daytime support plus 2 nights (8 hours) to total 48 hours weekly, equating to three day shifts.

The live-in carer will help with daily tasks, outings, and social activities, ensuring safety 24/7. The position is funded through a direct payment, with a requirement for reliable overnight presence.

Qualifications

• Own vehicle and driving license required.
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro-rata).
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable).
• Access to training.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual to access hobbies and community activities.
• Assist with shopping, cooking and cleaning tasks.
• Support participation in social activities and outings.
• Ensure safety during day-to-day tasks, including nights.

Skills

Own vehicle

Holiday entitlement

Sick pay SSP

Training access

Job description

Personal Assistant/Live in carer - DCC/PA/13191

Company:

Company: Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team

48 HOURS per week – 3-day shift/Live in care, including nights (week days)

£13 per hour

Personal assistant required, funded through a direct payment, to support a 60-year-old male as a live in care/support worker for 32 hours’ daytime support, plus 2-night (8 hours) support for a total of 48 hours per week. This is the equivalent of 3 day shifts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a fun, football enthusiastic individual to live safely within his own home as part of a life share set up. This role would require the right individual to provide overnight support to ensure the safety of the individual 24/7 and would include supporting the individual to undertake daily day to day tasks such as shopping, cooking and cleaning as well as supporting them to participate in social opportunities such as attending football matches, socialising in the local pub, attending the gym and visiting the theatre.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support an individual to remain safe in their own home while also supporting them to explore the many hobbies and interests within the community.

Main Duties

• To support the individual to access his hobbies and interests such as attending football matches, the theatre, attending the local pub, cinema etc…
• To complete everyday daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• To access social activities and clubs within the community
• To ensure the safety of individual while completing day to day tasks.

Essential skills/experience:

• Access to own vehicle and driving license.
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
• Access to training

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and NOT Denbighshire County Council.