Overview
A personal assistant is required to help an older gentleman who enjoys getting out and socialising. The role supports him to be more engaged with the wider community, e.g., for coffee or a drive. The hours are provided to relieve his social isolation. A driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.
Responsibilities
* Provide genuine support in a non-patronising way.
* Accompany the employer on trips out to places of interest, or for coffee.
* Encourage and suggest activities for socialisation.
* Ensure the health and safety of the employer when on duty.
* Carry out any other reasonable requests that the service user may make from time to time.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Considerate and patient with good sense of humour.
* Honest and trustworthy.
* Flexible around hours of work and main duties of this position.
* Ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and to be aware of privacy.
* An ability to develop and to maintain a supportive relationship.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* No self-employed applicants can be considered.
* Driving licence and use of a car are essential.
Other information
This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If requested, two satisfactory references must be provided. The 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 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 Assistant 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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of an individual employer; you will be employed by the Direct Payment Recipient and not by Ceredigion County Council.
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