PERSONAL ASSISTANT NS 23821 SJW1

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Carmarthen is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 31-year-old male client with mild learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing social support, managing medication, and assisting with daily living skills in both home and community settings. The role offers up to £110.80 per night shift and flexible wrap-around hours. Ideal candidates will have strong social skills and experience in care work.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or support work preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support and supervision in community settings.
• Ensure the client takes medication as prescribed.
• Assist with daily living skills and transport when necessary.

Skills

Social skills

Ability to manage medication

Experience in respite care

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Assistant for Social Care Direct Payment Recipient
Reporting to: NANTGAREDIG/CARMARTHEN AREA
Client to be looked after in Personal Assistant's home. 16 nights a year respite support with 9 hours per respite night wrap around support. 3p.m–10p.m. and 7a.m–9a.m.

Salary: Up to £110.80 per night shift and £12.60–£13.50 per hour wrap around hours.

The client is a 31 year old male with a diagnosis of mild learning disability. He is physically able, enjoys being active and social, and seeks respite support to gain independence from family members, have opportunities to socialise, and build daily living skills in preparation for potential independent living. He requires very little physical support but needs support in social settings to understand others and requires prompting and supervision to manage daily living skills. He has a job, so weekday respite may involve picking up or dropping off at his place of work (Carmarthen). He requires prompting to ensure he takes medication as prescribed during the day.

Note: This role involves working in the Direct Payment Recipient’s home and supporting access to facilities and community activities.