The Direct Payment Recipient is the employer. They hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Carmarthenshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations.
10hours and 30mins a week - preferred days Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
1 of the working days will be 5 hours, the remainder split over the 2 days.
£12.50 .- £13 per hour
A PERSONAL ASSISTANT IS REQUIRED FOR A 67 YEAR OLD FEMALE :
What matters to the individual is receiving reliable and dependable support, to assist her with her personal hygiene.
-The individual has 2 small dogs who are very important to her .
- She emphasised the need for information to be transparent to her and for everyone involved to be open and honest with her.
To support the individual with accessing the community in line with her interests.
Should the individual source a PA who is able to drive and transport her then mileage can be claimed at a rate of 45p per mile (maximum miles per week = 20)
- The individual feels it is important that carers are sensitive to her personal routines and preferences with regards to her nutrition, her personal care and the maintenance of her home.
Driver preferably
Her choice would like female’s applying only.
job Purpose:
To provide the best possible care and support to ensure that the person receiving the direct payment achieves their well-being outcomes as identified in their care plan. To support them to live as independently as possible.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
1. Providing and supporting to continue to be independent for the personal care needs of the employer, such as washing and toileting
2. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence
3. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
4. Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest
5. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills
6. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
7. Encouraging the employer to attend appointments
8. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
9. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours including meal preparation, assisting with paperwork and filing
10. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
11. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)
12. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.
Relationships: Communication / Nature of Contacts:
1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.
2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.
3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.
Job Working Environment:
Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.
Person specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
1. Caring, patient and friendly.
2. Responsible, reliable and honest.
3. Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
4. Has good local knowledge of the area where the employer lives.
5. Good time-keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties as determined by the employer’s requirements.
6. Ability to keep simple records such as time recording.
7. Good communicator able to talk to people on behalf of the employer when required.
8. Able to develop long-term supportive and consistent relationships with employers.
9. A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is a requirement.
10. You must be prepared to have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours
11. Be prepared to undergo training in order to best meet the employers need.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.