Personal Assistant/PER14092

Carmarthenshire County Council; Llandovery; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Personal Assistant in Llandovery to support an elderly gentleman for 10 hours per week. The role involves assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and providing companionship. A full driving licence is required. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential for engaging with the employer and ensuring their safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act.
• Flexibility in working hours and managing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Assist with toileting and usage of incontinence aids.
• Encourage social interaction and companionship.
• Communicate effectively on behalf of the employer.
• Manage light domestic tasks.
• Maintain safety and well-being of the employer.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care

Local knowledge

Communication

Job description

An elderly gentleman from Llandovery needs a Personal Assistant for 10 hours per week to support with personal care tasks, washing and dressing as required and to cover while he takes leave. He requires support with toileting tasks and use of incontinence aids, meal preparation tasks. The gentleman has a soft diet, does not eat meat, and needs light domestic tasks and transfer assistance using equipment. He also requires companionship, socialising and outings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the employer with personal care tasks including washing, dressing, toileting and ensuring the use of incontinence aids.
• Assist with meal preparation and domestic tasks while respecting his soft diet preferences.
• Provide companionship, engage in conversation, and support social interaction.
• Encourage the employer to attend appointments and maintain independence.
• Ensure the employer’s safety at all times during working hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by the employer.
• Comply with the Data Protection Act and report safeguarding concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council (01267 228751).
• Contact the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority when medical assistance is needed.

Relationships and Communication

1. Develop a supportive and caring relationship with the employer.
2. Undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.
3. Be able to contact people on the employer’s behalf when necessary.

Job Working Environment

1. Work in the employer’s home and support access to facilities and community activities.
2. Be caring, patient and friendly.
3. Be responsible, reliable and honest.
4. Be proactive and self‑motivated, working on own initiative.
5. Have good local knowledge of the area where the employer lives.
6. Maintain good time‑keeping and flexibility around working patterns as required.
7. Keep simple records such as time recording.
8. Communicate well, able to talk to people on the employer’s behalf when required.
9. Develop long‑term supportive and consistent relationships with employers.
10. Hold a full, clean driving licence; access to a car may be required depending on the employer’s location and needs.
11. Be prepared to include the vehicle in business use on your insurance to use it during work hours.
12. Be prepared to undergo training to best meet the employer’s needs.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

A Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role. The check will be completed upon acceptance of the job offer.

"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."