We are looking for a responsible, patient, and caring person to support and assist a 16‑year‑old with severe learning difficulties. The candidate will help develop and extend the individual's extracurricular interests and promote positive social behaviour. The role requires the ability to speak Welsh and to drive the individual to activities and classes.
Responsibilities
* Assist them in completing activities of interest independently, such as swimming, horse‑riding, gaming, trips out, or other stimulating activities as they arise.
* Provide a level of social stimulation and engage with the service user to explore the community.
* Always ensure the safety of the client while on duty.
* Carry out any other reasonable requests that the employer may make from time to time.
Employment Details
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual, not by Ceredigion County Council. It 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. If requested by the employer, 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 (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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Personal Specification
* Active, reliable, caring, honest, responsible, and patient, with a good sense of humour
* Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job
* Able to use own initiative and be self‑motivated
* Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy
* Good communication and inter‑personal skills, fluent Welsh speaker
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