Job title: Personal Assistant
Reference: PER79/AC
Location: Haverfordwest Area
Hours of work: 22 hours (Monday 10.30 – 18.00 7.5Hours) (Friday 10.30-18.00 7.5 hours) (Saturday 10.30-17.30 7 Hours)
Rate of pay: 12.00 per hour
This post is funded through the Direct Payments which is funded by the local authority. This scheme is intended to enable this young man and his family to manage his support independently by employing his own personal assistants.
A full driving license and use of a car is required. You must have business use on your insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.
Introduction:
Are you a patient, caring person who would relish the opportunity to make a difference in somebody’s life? Would you like to experience the satisfaction of enabling a person to enjoy life and create special memories? If you have experience supporting young people who have disabilities, then you have found the right job for you. As part of your role, you will support a vibrant young man as he enjoys life, explores his local community and meets new people. As part of this role, you will ensure he is happy, and all his personal needs are met. If you are interested in this exciting new opportunity apply now to express your interest. Experience working with young people who have physical and mental disabilities is essential.
Main Duties:
• Provide companionship by good interaction and by exploring this man’s interests and getting to know what his likes and dislikes are.
• Give him support where necessary to research, plan, coordinate and arrange activities and fun outings within the community that interest her.
• Support and prompt him to book activities or communicate with relevant organisations to arrange outings.
• Support and encourage this man to participate in new, fun and interesting activities that interest him.
• Prompt him to try new activities and skills to improve his confidence, abilities and satisfaction.
• Support him to strike up new conversations, take an interest in making friends and participate fully in any group’s activities.
• Preparation of light snacks may be required. Support and steady whilst going to the toilet.
• Ensure this man’s safety at all times during your working period, constant supervision is required as knowledge of hazards is limited.
• Take this man on trips in the car and also attend (when required) his holiday breaks.
• Local knowledge of activities available would be advantageous to this post, as the hours worked will be off-site within the community.
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The client is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification:
• Caring and patient
• Responsible and honest
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Has good local knowledge
• Good timekeeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties
• Good communicator
• Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship
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.
This appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure check, at no cost to the applicant.
We would recommend that there is a 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 £16.00 per year applicable to this service.
We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Direct Payments Team 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