Job Title: Personal Assistant
Job Reference: PER1952/KB
Location: Goodwick
Hourly Rate: £12.00
Hours Offered: up to 28 per week
Work Pattern: To be agreed 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:
A Gentleman from Goodwick is looking for a PA to support him so he can continue playing both indoor and outdoor Bowls for his Team and undertake other social activities.
The main duties to be included within this role are:
• Providing such support as necessary to enable the Employer to attend Bowls training and matches around the country
• Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
• Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the employer during your working hours
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to the relevant authority
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance
The client is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification:
• Has knowledge of the effects of Cerebral Palsy
• Has knowledge of Epilepsy
• Is caring and patient
• Is responsible and honest
• With Good time-keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties
• Is a good communicator
• Has the ability to develop a supportive and consistent relationship
Other Requirements:
A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role. Mileage is paid at .45p mile
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.
This appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure check, at no cost to the applicant.
We would recommend that the successful applicant registers with the DBS update service. Being on this service will enable you to speed up any future job applications for personal assistant roles. Please note that there is a charge of £13.00 per year applicable to this service.
We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Recruitment Administrator as early as possible on 01437 775655.
Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch on 01437 775655 or by emailing directpaymentsrecruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk