Position Overview
Disabled, elderly lady in Pontyates requires part‑time / relief personal assistant/carer to work as part of a team of carers to assist with day‑to‑day life. The work is on a rota basis (agreed in advance). Minimum one shift per week, expanding to more as required. All forms of personal care are required so experience is preferred, but training can be provided.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Assisting with day‑to‑day life
* Allowing the employer to stay independent
* Personal care to a high standard: dressing/undressing, showering, washing, application of medicated and unmedicated gels and creams
* Cooking & food preparation
* Household chores such as cleaning & laundry
* Transportation & chaperone to appointments (mileage paid)
* Advocate for employer – can speak on her behalf, take notes etc when needed over the phone or in person
* Admin
* Online assistance
* Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during working hours
* Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by employer during working hours
* Ensure compliance with Data Protection Act
* Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and report any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on 01267 228751
* Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority if the employer needs medical assistance
Relationships: Communication / Nature of Contacts
* Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer
* Undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner
* Be able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary
Job Working Environment
Working in the employer’s home and supporting her to access facilities and community activities.
Person Specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
* Caring, patient and friendly, also respectful, trustworthy & flexible
* Able to work as part of a team
* Patience is a must as the employer has multiple physical and mental conditions
* Responsible, reliable and honest
* Looking to help maintain her independence along with assisting with day‑to‑day life
* Proactive and self‑motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
* Has good local knowledge of the area where the employer lives
* Good time‑keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties as determined by the employer’s requirements
* Ability to keep simple records such as time recording
* Good communicator able to talk to people on behalf of the employer when required
* Able to develop long‑term supportive and consistent relationships with employers
* A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is likely to be required. This is determined by the needs of the employer and whether you live within walking distance
* You must be prepared to have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours
* Be prepared to undergo training in order to best meet the employer’s need
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.
This position was posted by the Direct Payments Support service on behalf of the Direct Payment Recipient. The Direct Payment Recipient is the employer. They hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Carmarthenshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations.
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