Job Details
Title: Personal Assistant
Reference: PER1518/HM
Location: Templeton
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
Hours Offered: variable – up to 30 hrs per week
Work Pattern: Variable/flexible covering daytime and evenings
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 for up to 30 hours per week. You will be caring for a young disabled man, working in a small team, providing two-to-one care and support. 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
* Care for a young disabled man working in a small team – 2‑to‑1.
* Hours offered are variable/flexible during the daytime and evenings.
* Support the person to take medication and access therapies.
* Support the person to maintain personal hygiene.
* Support the person to access activities of importance.
* Drive the mobility vehicle.
* Communicate with the person’s family and wider support network.
* Provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction.
* Always ensure the employer’s safety during the working hours.
* Carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer.
* Be mindful of safeguarding issues and report 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 driver’s licence.
Benefits
* 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
* Sick pay at SSP rate.
* Training provided if required.
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