A Personal Assistant is required to support a 20‑year‑old man with learning disabilities to become more confident in exploring both community and career options. The client is interested in farming and mechanical activities and enjoys going to farm sales, marts, and a coffee shop. Hours are flexible as mutually agreed.
Responsibilities
* Ensure client is safe in their environment.
* Provide meals and drinks on duty if required.
* Actively encourage and take part in activities.
* Provide support and guidance to develop independence skills.
* Assist the client to attend social activities they enjoy.
* Carry out any other reasonable requests as instructed by the employer.
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that employer, not Ceredigion County Council. To apply, complete the application form.
The role requires a full, clean driving licence and own transport. It is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS, updating your current DBS may help the employer recruit quickly. If requested, two satisfactory references must be provided.
The post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months. Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4‑weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and the employer will conduct document checks before commencement.
You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement and all other statutory entitlements as set out in your employment contract. You will also be issued a Personal Assistant Handbook when employment commences and will be required to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council, is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.
Personal Qualities
* Active and energetic, good sense of humour. Flexibility around hours of work and main duties. Caring, honest, responsible, and patient. Reliable with good time keeping.
* Ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant.
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