DPPA/CS/DT/191583 - Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Llanwnnen, Lampeter |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DPPA/CS/DT/191583 |
Summary
Job title: Personal assistant
Location: Llanwnnen /Lampeter
Hours of work: 10 hours per week worked flexibly.
Rate of pay £12 per hour plus mileage allowance on duty.
Introduction:
A Personal Assistant is required to support a 20 yrs. old man with some learning disabilities to become more confident in exploring both the community and his career options.
The client has a strong interest in farming and all things mechanical and enjoys going to farm sales and marts, as well as just going for cof-fee and a shop. The hours are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance. Must have own transport and a full, clean driving licence.
Main Duties:
• Ensure client is safe in their environment.
• To support with meals and drinks on duty if required
• Actively encourage him to and take part in activities.
• Provide support and guidance to develop independence skills.
• Assist him to attend the social activities he enjoys.
• 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.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will
Incur no cost to the applicant.
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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
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.
Location: Llanwnnen /Lampeter
Hours of work: 10 hours per week worked flexibly.
Rate of pay £12 per hour plus mileage allowance on duty.
Introduction:
A Personal Assistant is required to support a 20 yrs. old man with some learning disabilities to become more confident in exploring both the community and his career options.
The client has a strong interest in farming and all things mechanical and enjoys going to farm sales and marts, as well as just going for cof-fee and a shop. The hours are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance. Must have own transport and a full, clean driving licence.
Main Duties:
• Ensure client is safe in their environment.
• To support with meals and drinks on duty if required
• Actively encourage him to and take part in activities.
• Provide support and guidance to develop independence skills.
• Assist him to attend the social activities he enjoys.
• 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.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will
Incur no cost to the applicant.
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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
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.