Supportive Personal Assistant - PER2721
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.00 per hour |
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Haverfordwest Area |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Pembrokeshire Direct Payments |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | PER2721/MCG |
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Job title: Supportive Personal Assistant
Job reference: PER2721/MCG
Location: Haverfordwest Area
Hourly rate: £12.00 per hour + Mileage
Hours of work: 3 Hours on a mutually agreed day
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:
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 explores the different activities available within Pembrokeshire. As part of this role you will promote his independence, teach important life skills and encourage him to communicate effectively. 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.
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.
The main duties to be included within this role are:
• Support and encourage this young man to go out in Pembrokeshire and visit places of interest to him.
• Provide supervision while he relaxes in his own home and enjoys hobbies and activities of interest.
• Give this young man consistent one-to-one support and adapt to meet all of his emotional and personal needs.
• Encourage him to effectively communicate with others around him and whilst participating within group activities.
• Teach and encourage the use of life skills such as using the telephone or paying for shopping in order to improve his confidence and abilities.
• Ensure this young man is safe at all times during your working hours
The client is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification:
• Active and energetic.
• Proactive individual with local knowledge.
• A good sense of humour.
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
• 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.
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 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
Job reference: PER2721/MCG
Location: Haverfordwest Area
Hourly rate: £12.00 per hour + Mileage
Hours of work: 3 Hours on a mutually agreed day
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:
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 explores the different activities available within Pembrokeshire. As part of this role you will promote his independence, teach important life skills and encourage him to communicate effectively. 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.
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.
The main duties to be included within this role are:
• Support and encourage this young man to go out in Pembrokeshire and visit places of interest to him.
• Provide supervision while he relaxes in his own home and enjoys hobbies and activities of interest.
• Give this young man consistent one-to-one support and adapt to meet all of his emotional and personal needs.
• Encourage him to effectively communicate with others around him and whilst participating within group activities.
• Teach and encourage the use of life skills such as using the telephone or paying for shopping in order to improve his confidence and abilities.
• Ensure this young man is safe at all times during your working hours
The client is looking for a personal assistant that fits the following person specification:
• Active and energetic.
• Proactive individual with local knowledge.
• A good sense of humour.
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient.
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
• 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.
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 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