Personal Assistant required in DENBIGH
JOB REF – DCC/PA/171677
17.5 HOURS per week – Monday (7-10am & 4-6:30pm), Wednesday (7-10am & 4-6:30pm) and Thursdays (7-10am & 3-6:30pm)
£13.25 per hour
Personal assistant required funded through a direct payment, to support a young adult in their own home during their morning and evening routine, working around day services.
Individual enjoys sitting in the garden with a cup of tea, being in and around nature and exploring the local community.
Denbighshire County Council are advertising on behalf of a family who are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide supervision and support for a young adult with disabilities to provide support and company either side of their family member attending pre planned day services and activities. The ideal candidate would support the individual during their morning routine 7-10am 3 days per week, provide transport to and from activities and day services and again provide supervision during the afternoon 4-6:30pm 2 days per week and 3-6:30pm 1 day per week. Please see above for shift days and times.
The requirement to be able to drive and have access to own vehicle is essential and willingness to safely transport individual to and from day services is required. Mileage costs will be paid in addition to hourly wage.
Main Duties
To support the individual …
• To provide supervision and companionship while at home.
• To access the community including local shops and nature walks.
• To support with meal preparation including breakfast, evening meal and snacks.
• To provide prompts and encouragement for toileting.
• To provide some elements of personal care such as changing and dressing.
• To provide safe transport to and from day services and activities.
Essential skills/experience:
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle (Mileage and additional costs to be discussed at interview)
Desirable skills/experience:
• Experience of working with young people with disabilities.
Benefits
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
• Access to training
• Free DBS check
• Mileage costs included
If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, please contact the Direct Payments team at Denbighshire County Council on 01824 712924 or email
direct.payments@denbighshire.gov.uk
Disclaimer
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and NOT Denbighshire County Council.
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