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DPPA/CLJ/169978 - Personal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Ceredigion County Council Full time

A Personal Assistant is required to support a gentleman in his early fifties with socialisation and rehabilitation following a recent stroke. The stroke has led to mobility and severe communication challenges. The role will involve accompanying and supporting the employer in day‑to‑day activities, inside and outside of the home. This may include outdoor and cultural activities, such as accompanying the employer to cafés, local shops, museums and the library. It might also include transporting their children to and from school or other activities such as supporting attendance of exercise classes, appointments and taking part in hobbies. On occasion the role could also involve supporting the employer with their own employment duties. The hours may vary depending on the needs of the service user and are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme and is intended to enable the individual to manage their support independently. Training can be provided as required and where available. Ideally, you would have your own transport and a full driving licence as you will be required to transport them to and from venues. The ability to communicate confidently through the medium of Welsh is essential as this is the employer's preferred language and the majority of their social interactions are through the use of the Welsh language. Responsibilities Supporting with mobility and communication, enabling interactions socially within the community and attend regular social gatherings. Support attending therapy and other appointments. Support and assist with activities such as shopping and errands, going for food, visiting attractions, exercise and other similar social activities. Support and encourage the employer to try new activities and skills to improve community socialisation and further recovery. Ensure his safety at all times during your working period. Provide companionship at home and stimulation through conversation, shared interests and activities. Local knowledge of activities and events available would be advantageous. Supporting parenting of primary‑age children. To carry out any other reasonable requests that the employer may make from time to time. Qualifications & Attributes Active, energetic and sociable A good sense of humour Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job. Caring, honest, responsible and patient. Punctual and reliable with good time keeping. Able to use own initiative and be self‑motivated. Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy. An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Confident in communicating through the medium of Welsh. This appointment 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 as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This 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. To apply for this job please complete the application form. The vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. Note: The Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council. #J-18808-Ljbffr