Personal Assistant

**Job Title**:Personal Assistant

**Job Reference**:358/MCG

**Location**:Haverfordwest Area

**Hourly Rate**:£10.20 per hour

**Hours Offered**:Up to 27 hours on Saturday & Sunday

**Work Pattern**: To be discussed at interview.

**Reporting to**: The Direct Payments Recipient (The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and they hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).

**Introduction**:
To provide waking support during the night time for a young boy and his family. Various hours are available and carers are expected to work flexibly. There is also an expectation to work as holiday relief cover. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme. Training can be provided as required. Please be aware that the confirmation of this appointment will only be made if you complete your probationary period successfully.

**The main duties to be included within this role are**:

- To offer support to the child and his family by supervising / monitoring / comforting the child during the night, attending to his needs as they arise including appropriate management of his epilepsy.
- To respond to the child’s epilepsy as directed by his parents.
- To ensure the child’s wellbeing during the night to include monitoring his temperature and administering medication when required.
- To assist with settling / resettling the child in bed, following his usual routine and providing appropriate exercises to relax him as necessary.
- To assist with night time bottle and occasional feeding when required.
- To provide personal care, including dressing and undressing and toileting (nappy changes).
- To manage bed clothes changes if required.
- To use specialist equipment provided.
- To wash dishes and do laundry as and when required whilst the child is sleeping.
- To ensure the safety of the child at all times during your working period.
- To ensure the family are fully able to express their individuality and determine for themselves choices around Direct Payments.
- To give at least 24 hours’ notice if unable to manage a shift (except in emergencies).
- A timesheet is to be completed weekly, and a diary nightly detailing key events.

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

- To have proven experience and an understanding of the needs of children.
- To have a broad understanding and working knowledge of cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and administering medication.
- Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
- Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
- Reliable with good time keeping.
- Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.
- To be able to work independently.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
- An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
- Good communication and inter-personal skills.

**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**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 27 per week

**Salary**: £10.20 per hour

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Personal Assistant - 358/MCG