Reference DPPA/KJP/202270
Aberystwyth area
7 hours per week
Rate of pay £13.50 per hour
My health conditions can leave me feeling overwhelmed and at these times, I can find it difficult to maintain daily living routines.
The purpose of this role is to support me with daily activities within my home and support to attend medical appointments.
Main tasks are as follows
Support in preparing meals in line with my dietary requirements. I avoid several foods due to allergy concerns. I require support in preparing fresh vegetable meals.
Support me to prepare for a shower and afterwards. I prefer to wash myself but need you to ensure my washing aids and toiletries are in place ready.
Support me to attend medical appointments. If you use your vehicle in connection with work, you must be insured for business use cover on your insurance policy. I use a mobility scooter when out.
Whenever we are in town, I would like to go into the shops or go for a coffee.
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.
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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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.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.