Personal Assistant PER29425/HM

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a young adult in gaining independence and enjoying everyday life.

You will help with daily activities, accompany to social events, assist with shopping and appointments, and ensure safety during working hours. Safeguarding and reporting concerns to authorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.