Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Aberystwyth
Hours of work: Up to 9 hours
Rate of pay £12.60 per hour
I am a mature gentleman who wishes to employ a patient and caring Personal Assistant to provide support and companionship in the home, including assistance to access the local community and amenities.
It would be beneficial to the role that applicants have experience of supporting individuals with communication difficulties and who have suffered a brain injury
At home I would like a PA who is happy to sit and chat, and who can keep me up to date with what is going on in the local community. As part of the role some light domestic tasks may be required, such as preparing drinks and snacks.
There may be occasions when I require support to access the local community. This could include a walk into town, trip to a café or assistance accessing other amenities. This may include assisting me with a wheelchair, therefore applicants should be comfortable with this.
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.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to
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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.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.