Carer/Personal Assistant (Direct Payments)
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.50 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bridgend, Bridgend County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council - Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1509 |
Summary
Job Title : Personal Assistant
Location: Bridgend
Hours of work: 4 hours over a weekend. Possibly split 2 x 2 hours. Hours may need to be worked flexibly.
Rate of pay: £12.50
Introduction:
A committed, caring, and flexible Personal Assistant is required for a boy aged 10.
He can communicate his needs well but will need help in noticing risks as gets very excited when out and about and unaware of dangers around.
He is loving but needs clear boundaries to understand what the day looks like as he can be very determined to do things his way and some behavioural challenges.
He loves horse riding, climbing, being outside, riding his bike, playing football and walking.
Main Duties:
Escorting the child to events and outings. To include but not limited to horse riding and other activities.
Support and encourage him with activities of interest.
To carry out any other reasonable requests the employer may make.
Endure his safety at all times during your working period.
Person Specification:
Active and energetic
Caring, honest, patient and responsible.
Reliable with good time keeping.
Able to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
Good communication and inter-personal skills.
Must have own transport and a full clean driving licence
DBS checked
The post is funded through the direct payments scheme.
Benefits
5.6 weeks holidays per year (pro rata).
Sick pay at SSP rate if earning £120 or more per week.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online updated DBS then you have a greater chance of being shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker. If you wish to update your current DBS then please go to
https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
Location: Bridgend
Hours of work: 4 hours over a weekend. Possibly split 2 x 2 hours. Hours may need to be worked flexibly.
Rate of pay: £12.50
Introduction:
A committed, caring, and flexible Personal Assistant is required for a boy aged 10.
He can communicate his needs well but will need help in noticing risks as gets very excited when out and about and unaware of dangers around.
He is loving but needs clear boundaries to understand what the day looks like as he can be very determined to do things his way and some behavioural challenges.
He loves horse riding, climbing, being outside, riding his bike, playing football and walking.
Main Duties:
Escorting the child to events and outings. To include but not limited to horse riding and other activities.
Support and encourage him with activities of interest.
To carry out any other reasonable requests the employer may make.
Endure his safety at all times during your working period.
Person Specification:
Active and energetic
Caring, honest, patient and responsible.
Reliable with good time keeping.
Able to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
Good communication and inter-personal skills.
Must have own transport and a full clean driving licence
DBS checked
The post is funded through the direct payments scheme.
Benefits
5.6 weeks holidays per year (pro rata).
Sick pay at SSP rate if earning £120 or more per week.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online updated DBS then you have a greater chance of being shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker. If you wish to update your current DBS then please go to
https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service