Job Title: Personal Assistant • Reference: PER8467/SR • Location: Milford Haven • Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour • Hours: 7 per week • Work Pattern: To be agreed at interview.
Reporting to
The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and holds all employer responsibilities for this role.
Responsibilities
* Provide companionship and social interaction in the client’s home.
* Encourage the client to attend medical, social care and other appointments.
* Ensure the client’s safety during working hours.
* Support the client to make decisions around care needs and maintain independence.
* Prepare and heat meals and meet nutritional and fluid needs.
* Carry out other reasonable tasks requested by the client.
* Safeguard the client, report concerns to the relevant authority and be mindful of safeguarding issues.
* Contact GP, Social Worker or Local Authority if the client requires medical assistance.
Qualifications
* Caring, patient and responsible.
* Honest, proactive and self‑motivated.
* Good local knowledge.
* Good timekeeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties.
* Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship.
* Full, clean driving licence and use of a car; business use on vehicle insurance required.
Benefits
* 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
* SSP rate sick pay.
* Training provided if required.
Employer Statement
This vacancy is not for employment with Pembrokeshire County Council. The client is the employer and holds all employer responsibilities for this role.
Safeguarding and DBS
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is of high importance and is everybody’s business. This appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure check, at no cost to the applicant.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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