Overview
Reporting to: The Direct Payments Recipient (the employer). Pembrokeshire County Council supports them in fulfilling employer responsibilities.
A Direct Payments client in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support them in accessing and engaging with their community.
This role is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which enables the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently.
Responsibilities
* Enabling the employer to interact socially within their community.
* Providing social stimulation and facilitating community engagement, such as taking the employer to local resources.
* Delivering companionship in the employer’s home, engaging in conversation and offering social interaction.
* Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during working hours.
* Carrying out any other reasonable tasks requested by the employer.
* Being mindful of safeguarding issues and reporting any concerns to the relevant authority.
* Contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority when medical assistance is required by the employer.
Person Specification
* Caring and patient.
* Responsible and honest.
* Proactive and self‑motivated.
* Good knowledge of the local area.
* Good timekeeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties.
* Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship.
Requirements
A full, clean driving licence is required, along with a vehicle that is covered for business use under vehicle insurance.
Benefits
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro‑rata).
Sick pay at SSP rate.
Training is provided if required.
Application
All applicants must submit an online application. If you cannot apply online, please contact the Direct Payments Team on 01437 775655 or via email at directpaymentsrecruitpembrokeshire.gov.uk.
Other Information
The vacancy is not for employment with Pembrokeshire County Council; the client is the employer and holds all employer responsibilities.
Unsafe or non‑compliant actions by the employer or assistant may result in contractual repercussions. Pembrokeshire County Council cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from this role.
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is of high importance and is everybody’s business.
All suitable candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure check at no cost to the applicant.
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