Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Bow Street
Hours of work: Up to 13 hours per week worked over three afternoons 12.30 to 17.00. To be worked flexibly in line with the needs of the employer.
Rate of pay £13.00 per hour.
Introduction:
An engaging and fulfilling position has become available for a patient and caring personal assistant to support a family with the care of their daughter. The hours of work will be predominantly carried out over three afternoon shifts.
The role will require the successful applicant to assist with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and feeding. Also assisting with physiotherapy and engaging in stimulating play time.
The role would suit an individual with experience of childcare with complex health needs including sensory stimulation and physiotherapy.
The hours 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. A full driving licence and access to your own transport is beneficial as you may be required to transport them to and from locations.
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.