Responsibilities
* Keep interactions "short and sweet" with people I do not know
* Providing companionship and emotional support
* Supporting with accessing the community
* Enable expression of preferences and needs
* Ensure dignity, choices, and independence are always respected
Induction and any necessary training will be provided. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. 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. Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4-weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. The position includes a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months. A Personal Assistants Handbook will be issued on commencement and mandatory training will be provided at no cost. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in employment offer being withdrawn.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
* Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual
* Respectful of confidentiality and boundaries
* Flexible and willing to adapt to my needs
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Previous experience in care or support work (not essential - training can be provided)
* Driving licence and access to a car, you must have appropriate business use insurance if you use your car in connection with work
* Shared interests (to help with social engagement)
Individual characteristics / Client context
I experience anxiety when in unfamiliar settings, or with unfamiliar people. I am able to verbally communicate and prefer clear verbal communication. I may struggle with prolonged conversations. I have some understanding of the value of money but do not know how much to give or how much to expect back in change.
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