Personal assistant - PER46254/SR

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Haverfordwest is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young girl in her community. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and encouraging social interactions. The role requires a caring, energetic individual with a full driving license and reliability. Training is provided, and the role includes flexible hours during school holidays.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided if required

Qualifications

• Must have own transport and a full, clean driving licence.
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage gaining independence in social interactions.
• Undertake personal care tasks including nappy changing.
• Prepare light meals and snacks.

Skills

Active and energetic

Good communication skills

Reliable with good time keeping

Ability to use own initiative

Caring and patient

Job description

Overview

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: PER46254/SR
Location: Haverfordwest Area
Hours of work: 6 hours a week + additional 6 hours a week during School Holidays
Rate of pay: £12.60
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 committed, caring and flexible female Personal Assistant (Exemption is claimed under the Equalities Act 2010) is required to support a young girl to access her community for 6 hours a week and an additional 6 hours a week during school holidays. The hours are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme and is intended to enable this family to manage their support independently. Training can be provided as required and where available. Must have own transport and a full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage her with gaining independence and enable her to interact socially within her community.
• Undertake personal care tasks including nappy changing, toileting, washing and dressing.
• Prepare light meals, snacks and drinks. (Food assistance required)
• Support and encourage her with activities such as swimming, horse riding, and other activities of interest.
• Support her with any mobility tasks. Including pushing her wheelchair, when required, and holding her hand for support when she walks.
• Support and encourage her to try new activities and skills to improve her confidence and abilities.
• Ensure her safety during your working period, constant supervision is required.
• Support the whole family so they are able to go on day trips and enjoy family time.
• To undertake any other reasonable requests made by the employer.

Person Specification

• Active and energetic.
• Proactive individual with local knowledge.
• A good sense of humour.
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
• Reliable with good time keeping.
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
• An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.

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 there is a DBS 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.

We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Recruitment Administrator as early as possible or 01437 775655.

Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch or 01437 7756455 or by emailing [e-mail]