Personal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Haverfordwest, United Kingdom Direct Payments - Pembrokeshire County Council Full time

**Job title**: Personal Assistant - Respite

**Reference**: E728/AC

**Location**:Haverfordwest Area

**Hours of work**: 41.5 hours one weekend every month from 16.30 (Friday) until 22.00 (Sunday)

**Rate of pay**: £10.00 per hour / £415.00 per weekend

**Introduction**:
This post is funded through the Direct Payments which is funded by the local authority. This scheme is intended to enable this young man and his family to manage his support independently by employing his own personal assistants.

**Main Duties**:

- Provide companionship by good interaction and by exploring this man’s interests and getting to know his likes and dislikes.
- Give him support where necessary to research, plan, coordinate and arrange activities and fun outings within the community that interest him.
- Support and prompt him to book activities or communicate with relevant organisations to arrange outings.
- Support and encourage this man to participate in new, fun and interesting activities to improve his confidence, abilities and satisfaction.
- Support him to strike up new conversations, take an interest in making friends and participate fully in any group’s activities.
- Preparation of light snacks may be required. Support and steady whilst going to the toilet.
- Ensure this man’s safety at all times during your working period, constant supervision is required as knowledge of hazards is limited.
- Take this man on trips in the car and also attend (when required) his holiday breaks.
- Local knowledge of activities available would be advantageous to this post, as the hours worked will be off-site within the community.

**The client is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification**:

- Caring and patient
- Responsible and honest
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Has good local knowledge
- Good time-keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties
- Good communicator
- Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship

**Other Requirements**:
A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is required.

You must have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.

**Benefits**:
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided, if required.

**Disclaimer**:
**Please note that this vacancy is not for employment with Pembrokeshire County Council.** Pembrokeshire County Council has posted this advert on behalf of a Direct Payments client. The client will be the employer and holds all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of the job role being advertised.

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is of high importance, and is everybody’s business. If you have any concerns around the safeguarding of an individual, you should contact the Local Authority as soon as possible.

**Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch on 01437 775655**

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: E728/AC



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