Personal assistant - PER26386/MCG

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support client in Pembrokeshire is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young person diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. The role offers 6 hours of work per week at £12.60 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, household tasks, and ensuring community engagement. Candidates must have a full driving licence and business insurance for their vehicle. Benefits include holiday entitlement and sick pay.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided, if required

Qualifications

• Must have a full, clean driving licence and use of a car.
• Business use insurance is required for the vehicle.
• Experience in supporting individuals with Autism & ADHD is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the person.
• Support with personal hygiene and household tasks.
• Ensure a structured set of activities are maintained.
• Support the person to access community groups.

Skills

Responsible and honest

Proactive and self-motivated

Good communicator

Good time-keeping and flexibility

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Assistant
Job Reference: PER26386/CN/MCG
Location: Nevern Area
Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour
Hours Offered: 6 hours a week
Work Pattern: To be agreed at interview
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 young person in Pembrokeshire, who has been diagnosed with Autism & ADHD, is looking to employ a personal assistant to support them with their care needs for 6 hours a week.

This young man enjoys cars and learning about mechanics. However, does suffer with social anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the person.
• Support with personal hygiene.
• Support with household tasks (cooking, shopping, daily routines etc.).
• Ensure a structured set of activities are maintained.
• Support the person to access activities of importance.
• Access suitable community groups.
• Develop one on one interactions with the person whilst undertaking outings out of doors and activities, which will include physical activities.
• Communicate with the person’s family and wider support network.
• Support the employer to develop independent living skills.
• Provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction.
• Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours.
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback 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

The client is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification:

• Responsible and honest
• Proactive and self-motivated
• 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 SSP rate
• Training 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 around 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 the applicant register on the 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 will 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 on 01437 775655 or by emailing [e-mail]