Self-employed personal assistant PER10843/HM

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

Job summary

A care support service is seeking a self-employed Personal Assistant to assist a Direct Payments client in Pembroke Dock. The role involves developing a trusting relationship, supporting daily activities, and ensuring safety at all times. Ideal candidates will be responsible, proactive, and flexible, with a full driving license and the ability to work with a small dog. The position offers hours of 6 per week, aiming for client satisfaction and independence.

Qualifications

• A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is required.
• Applicant must be able to work with a small Pug dog.
• Business use on vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable relationship with the person.
• Support the person with meal planning and household management.
• Ensure the employer's safety during working hours.
• Provide companionship and engage in conversation.

Skills

Responsible and honest

Proactive and self-motivated

Good communicator

Good time-keeping and flexibility

Local knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Self-employed personal assistant

Job Reference: PER10843/HM

Location: Pembroke Dock

Hourly Rate: £18.71 Self-Employed, £12.60 employed

Hours Offered: 6 hours per week

Work Pattern: 1 day in the week and 1 on the weekend

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 Direct Payments recipient in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support them with their care needs. 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. The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the client.

Main duties:

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the person.
• Work with the person to understand their needs and wishes.
• Support the person to organise and manage the household.
• Take the person to the supermarket.
• Help with arranging a weekly diet and meal planning.
• Support the person in accessing activities of importance.
• Support the person to shower and manage personal care.
• Support the employer in developing independent living skills.
• Provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation and providing social interaction.
• Ensure 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:

• Responsible and honest
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Has good local knowledge
• 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.
• Applicant must be able to work with a small Pug dog.
• Training provided, if required.

Disclaimer and Safeguarding:

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 registers on the 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 which will be refunded.

Application:

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].