Job title: Personal assistant
Location: Aberystwyth
Hours of work: 6 hours per week. (Thursday 3 hours/Tuesday or Wednesday 3 hours 11.00 to 14.00 summer 10.00 to 13.00 GMT in winter not negotiable)
Rate of pay £14.00 per hour
Introduction: hello I am a man in my forties, and I live independently. I am an intelligent man with Autism
Main Duties: To accompany me on local walks. I consider regular walking is essential for my physical and mental well-being. No personal care needed for this role. There is a [possibility of other help also being requested this to be decided after the probationary period and liaising with main PA.
Essential needs are reliable and accurate time keeping. Punctuality is essential.
Preferred: An understanding of autistic characteristics. Patience with the ability to create a calm and supported structured session.
If you think you can help me please apply. Thank you.
To carry out any other reasonable requests that the employer may
make from time to time.
Person Specification:
Active and energetic
A good sense of humour
Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
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 inter-personal skills.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form.
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
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.
Please 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.