Personal Assistant - PER12661
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Crymych, Pembrokeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pembrokeshire Direct Payments |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PER12661/MD |
Summary
Personal Assistant
Reference: PER12661/MD
Location: Crymych
Hours of work: 25 hours per week, split between 2 PA's
Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour
Reporting to: The Direct Payments Recipient (The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and they hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).
Introduction:
A Direct Payments client in the Crymych area is looking to employ 1 or 2 male Personal Assistants to support him with his care needs over 7 days.
“Exemption is claimed under the Equalities Act 2010”
This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the employer to manage their support and meet their care needs independently always with the employers wellbeing and dignity as a priority
The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the employer. They should be able to support the employer to make his own decisions around his care needs and encourage him to maintain his independence,
The main duties to be included within this role are:
To prompt/support with aspect of personal care, oral hygiene,
diet and fluid intake/prepare breakfast as requested by employer
Prompt medication and supervise mental and physical health.
Prepare snacks/lunch of employers’ choice and monitor
Intake of food and fluids.
Employer has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes therefore; aspects of his diet will need to be closely monitored.
Prompting to choose healthier options to reduce hyper/hypoglycaemia.
Monitor/prompt medication administration of prescribed medications.
Monitor for urinary incontinence throughout the day as well as
monitoring frequency.
If possible to take employer out to places of interest.
Additionally, to actively monitor and report concerns to the family or mental health services
During visits;
Monitor side effects of medication
Monitoring mental state and cognition
Needs may vary depending on mental state
The employer is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification:
Experience or knowledge of supporting someone with mental health issues
Welsh speaking preferred
Caring and patient and resilient
Responsible and honest with an awareness of the importance of confidentiality in regard to all aspects of their employment
Good time keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties
Good communicator
Able to develop and maintain a supportive 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 £13.00 per year applicable to this service.
We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Recruitment Administrator as early as possible on 07881 540489 or 01437 775655.
Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch on 07881 540489 or 01437 775655 or by emailing directpaymentsrecruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Reference: PER12661/MD
Location: Crymych
Hours of work: 25 hours per week, split between 2 PA's
Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour
Reporting to: The Direct Payments Recipient (The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and they hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).
Introduction:
A Direct Payments client in the Crymych area is looking to employ 1 or 2 male Personal Assistants to support him with his care needs over 7 days.
“Exemption is claimed under the Equalities Act 2010”
This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the employer to manage their support and meet their care needs independently always with the employers wellbeing and dignity as a priority
The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the employer. They should be able to support the employer to make his own decisions around his care needs and encourage him to maintain his independence,
The main duties to be included within this role are:
To prompt/support with aspect of personal care, oral hygiene,
diet and fluid intake/prepare breakfast as requested by employer
Prompt medication and supervise mental and physical health.
Prepare snacks/lunch of employers’ choice and monitor
Intake of food and fluids.
Employer has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes therefore; aspects of his diet will need to be closely monitored.
Prompting to choose healthier options to reduce hyper/hypoglycaemia.
Monitor/prompt medication administration of prescribed medications.
Monitor for urinary incontinence throughout the day as well as
monitoring frequency.
If possible to take employer out to places of interest.
Additionally, to actively monitor and report concerns to the family or mental health services
During visits;
Monitor side effects of medication
Monitoring mental state and cognition
Needs may vary depending on mental state
The employer is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification:
Experience or knowledge of supporting someone with mental health issues
Welsh speaking preferred
Caring and patient and resilient
Responsible and honest with an awareness of the importance of confidentiality in regard to all aspects of their employment
Good time keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties
Good communicator
Able to develop and maintain a supportive 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 £13.00 per year applicable to this service.
We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Recruitment Administrator as early as possible on 07881 540489 or 01437 775655.
Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch on 07881 540489 or 01437 775655 or by emailing directpaymentsrecruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk