Personal Assistant LJ 3047

Direct Payment Employer; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service located in Ammanford seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant to help out in various activities and foster independence. Key candidates should have a valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for transporting the employer in a power wheelchair. The ideal candidate will be reliable, sociable, and committed to confidentiality. This role involves encouraging social interactions and attending college courses.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and a vehicle capable of transporting a power wheelchair.
• Must be trustworthy and efficient.
• Must understand confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Support going out and socialising in the community.
• Encourage independence and assist with attending social groups.
• Transport the employer to various activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Sociability

Reliability

Job description

Overview

9 hours per week. I am a Lady in the Ammanford area who requires a Personal Assistant to support me with going out, socialising in the community to learn new things, encourage independence as I enjoy going shopping, for coffee and supporting me to attend a suitable college course and social groups in the area.

Requirements

• Full driving licence and a suitable vehicle to transport me and accommodate a power wheelchair to go out into the community.
• A car driver with own vehicle is essential for this role.

Qualities

• Reliable, committed and punctual
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy
• Trustworthy and efficient
• Friendly and sociable

Interests of the role

I am looking for someone who has a good sense of humour and can encourage me to go out and maintain my independence.

Additional information

“This position was posted by the Direct Payments Support service on behalf of the Direct Payment Recipient. The Direct Payment Recipient is the employer. They hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Carmarthenshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations.”

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.