Job Title: Personal Assistant Location:Cwrtnewydd Hours available 12 - 15 Hours per Week Wage: £15 per hour to be worked flexibly in blocks of 4 x 5-hours. Introduction We’re looking for a kind, reliable and good-humoured personal assistant for a mature but very active lady who has some mild memory issues and a great sense of humour. This is a genuinely rewarding role, focused on encouragement, companionship and helping her stay safe, independent and engaged with everyday life. Main duties include: • Encouraging and supporting with light housework • Helping with correspondence and protecting against scams • Supporting healthy eating and cooking together • Accompanying her out in the community for errands and activities • Providing friendly conversation, structure and gentle reminders Animals & lifestyle: She lives a wonderfully rural life with dogs, chickens, ponies and some much-loved goats as her companions, so you must be comfortable around animals. Occasionally, you’ll be required to accompany her when the goats go to the beach (you won’t be required to handle the animals—just provide support and company). About you: • Patient, observant and trustworthy • Warm, upbeat, and able to share a laugh • Practical, organised and calm • Happy working in a countryside setting If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference—and enjoy fresh air, laughter and variety along the way—this could be a perfect fit. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will Incur no cost to the applicant DISCLAIMER:This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This 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 your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement. You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences. You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn. Please note the 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.