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Direct Payment Employer; Newcastle Emlyn; On-site; GBP 2,100 - 2,800; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant in the Newcastle Emlyn area to provide 4.5 hours weekly of flexible support. Duties include companionship, helping the employer access appointments and social groups, and assisting with community activities and transport.

The role emphasizes promoting independent living, safeguarding, and responsive support in the employer's home and when out in the community.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work 4.5 hours weekly in a home setting.
• Ability to provide social interaction and companionship.
• Support to access appointments and community activities.
• Uphold safeguarding practices and data protection awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and friendly engagement in the employer's home.
• Assist with attending appointments and community activities.
• Support independent living skills and social participation.
• Assist with shopping and activities of interest.
• Ensure safety during working hours and report concerns to the appropriate authority.

Skills

Companionship

Community access

Independence support

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

A lady from Newcastle Emlyn requires a Personal Assistant for 4.5 hours per week to be used flexible. She needs assistance and support to attend appointments and social groups such as HUTS. Also to support access and utilise bus services.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence
2. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
3. Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest
4. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills
5. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
6. Encouraging the employer to attend appointments
7. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
8. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
9. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
10. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)
11. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Relationships: Communication / Nature of Contacts:

1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.
2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.
3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.

Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service