Personal Assistant PER29425/HM

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

Job summary

A local care support service in Milford Haven is seeking a Personal Assistant to empower a young adult in achieving independence and enjoying life. The role involves supporting daily activities, ensuring safety, and fostering social engagement. Ideal candidates should be caring, responsible, and possess a full driving licence. Flexible working and a rewarding experience await those who enjoy helping others.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided if required

Qualifications

• Must have a full, clean driving licence.
• Must have business insurance for vehicle use in work hours.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support the employer in developing independence and life skills.
• Enable the employer to interact socially within the community.
• Ensure safety at all times during working hours.

Skills

Caring and understanding

Responsible and reliable

Good communication skills

Flexibility and good timekeeping

Knowledge of ASD and Tourette’s

Job description

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).

Job Description: This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently. We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support a young adult in gaining independence and enjoying everyday life.

Main Duties

• Encourage and support the employer in developing independence and life skills.
• Enable the employer to interact socially within the community.
• Provide support with shopping and attending activities of interest.
• Encourage and support attendance at appointments.
• Ensure safety at all times during working hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested during working hours.
• Be mindful of safeguarding, reporting any concerns to the relevant authority.
• Contact GP, Social Worker, or Local Authority if medical assistance is required.

Person Specification

• Caring, patient, and understanding.
• Responsible, honest, and reliable.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• A good communicator who can build a supportive, consistent relationship.
• Flexible with good timekeeping.
• Knowledgeable about the local area (desirable).
• Able to bring a good sense of humour and a laid-back personality, to help ease anxiety and make interactions enjoyable.
• Have a knowledge and experience of ASD and basic awareness of Tourette’s.

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 is 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 about 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 recommend that the applicant register using 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 cannot do this, please contact the Direct Payments Team 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 at 01437 775655 or by emailing [e-mail]. If you are someone who enjoys helping others reach their potential and would like to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you.