Position Overview
Dedicated, experienced and professional Personal Assistants are required to provide support to a service user who is a young boy (10 years old) with challenging behaviour and additional needs. The support requires undertaking "adventures" in the community so a good local knowledge of "what's on" in the area would be an advantage, and sometimes within the family home, providing the same level of support as his parents. The package of care is to enable the family to have time out from their caring role, knowing he is in a safe environment, and gaining essential life skills through fun. Activities may include swimming, beach or nature walks, cinema, as well as cooking together, reading stories or arts and crafts indoors. There is an occasional night element to this appointment where the Personal Assistant is required to be awake during the night in the family's property, providing security and support if required.
Responsibilities
* To provide support and encouragement at home and in the community.
* Undertake toileting and personal care tasks if required to ensure the client is comfortable.
* To engage and encourage activities that learn through play.
* To always ensure the health, safety and welfare of the individual when on duty.
* To keep accurate records of activities, progress and time‑keeping.
* Keep family fully updated on activities and progress.
* Be aware of protocols and reporting procedures regarding safeguarding.
* Carry out any other reasonable requests in line with the client's care and support plan, that the employer may make from time to time.
Requirements & Expectations
* This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. Having an online updated DBS greatly improves the likelihood of being shortlisted.
* If requested by the employer, 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 prior to commencement.
* You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement and 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 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 direct payment; failure to attend mandatory training may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.
We are looking for a professional, considerate, patient, honest and trustworthy individual who is flexible around hours of work and able to use their own initiative, be self‑motivated, maintain confidentiality, and possess the interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain a supportive relationship. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.
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