DPPA/CS/JJB/161166 - Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bow Street, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DPPA/CS/JJB/161166 |
Summary
Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Location: Bow Street Aberystwyth
Hours of work: up to 56 hours available split to provide 2 PAs hours per shift
8:45 – 11 am
1pm-3pm
5-7 PM
Hours will be flexible, and timings are approximate, and may vary depending on the day to day activities of the service user but must provide a minimum of 3 shifts per day. And prior notice will be given
Rate of pay £12.50.
About Me, personal Statement
I am in my fifties, and a married mother. I have one of the severest forms of Cerebral palsy, which affects the physical side of my brain not the mental part. I also have hearing as sharp as a knife.
While you are making your mind up whether this job is for you or not. I would be really grateful if you read through this job description thoroughly.
I am a fun, loving, sensitive person. I have got a great sense of humour. I like to be treated with respect in my own home.
I am a powered wheelchair user with a head control to drive the chair.
I use a computer/communication aid called an accent 1400, and I operate it by using a little white dot on my glasses, because I have very poor speech and poor control of my arms and hands.
If I have not got a communication aid to hand, I point to things with my head and hands. I can nod my head to say yes and to say no, I shake my head. I like to live as independently as much as possible.
I do not like being taken over and I cannot stand being patronised. I like to be spoken to in an adult tone. I do not like being bossed or manipulated or patted anywhere on my body in a childlike manner, as I have my own mind.
Main Duties:
This is a direct payment to supply personal care within My own home
• Assisting with personal care tasks e.g. washing, brushing teeth, Brushing hair, dressing Showering, toileting
• Feeding me and assisting me to drink
• Support with some light domestic tasks especially ensuring the area inside the home is safe and free of obstructions.
• Carry out these tasks in the way I wish them done.
• 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.
Special Conditions:
This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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: Bow Street Aberystwyth
Hours of work: up to 56 hours available split to provide 2 PAs hours per shift
8:45 – 11 am
1pm-3pm
5-7 PM
Hours will be flexible, and timings are approximate, and may vary depending on the day to day activities of the service user but must provide a minimum of 3 shifts per day. And prior notice will be given
Rate of pay £12.50.
About Me, personal Statement
I am in my fifties, and a married mother. I have one of the severest forms of Cerebral palsy, which affects the physical side of my brain not the mental part. I also have hearing as sharp as a knife.
While you are making your mind up whether this job is for you or not. I would be really grateful if you read through this job description thoroughly.
I am a fun, loving, sensitive person. I have got a great sense of humour. I like to be treated with respect in my own home.
I am a powered wheelchair user with a head control to drive the chair.
I use a computer/communication aid called an accent 1400, and I operate it by using a little white dot on my glasses, because I have very poor speech and poor control of my arms and hands.
If I have not got a communication aid to hand, I point to things with my head and hands. I can nod my head to say yes and to say no, I shake my head. I like to live as independently as much as possible.
I do not like being taken over and I cannot stand being patronised. I like to be spoken to in an adult tone. I do not like being bossed or manipulated or patted anywhere on my body in a childlike manner, as I have my own mind.
Main Duties:
This is a direct payment to supply personal care within My own home
• Assisting with personal care tasks e.g. washing, brushing teeth, Brushing hair, dressing Showering, toileting
• Feeding me and assisting me to drink
• Support with some light domestic tasks especially ensuring the area inside the home is safe and free of obstructions.
• Carry out these tasks in the way I wish them done.
• 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.
Special Conditions:
This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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.