DPPA/KJP/143590 - Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bow Street, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DPPA/KJP/143590 |
Summary
Job title: Personal assistant
Location: Bow Street area
Hours of work: 23 hours per week plus additional hours to cover my other PA’s absence
Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
Introduction:
Job vacancy for a PA for an easy-going gentleman in Bow Street.
I require assistance in maintaining a clean home environment, cooking, shopping, socialisation and some personal care. 23 hours per week with an increase in hours when cover is needed for other PA absences.
Monday to Thursday 9 – 11.30 and Friday 9 - 12
I need assistance with showering, dressing, moisturising skin as required, changing catheter night bag, preparing breakfast, prepare medication, general laundry and domestic duties.
Monday to Friday between 4 – 6 I need assistance to prepare meal, laundry, prepare for bed, assist into night clothes
Main Tasks
• Shopping, I can drive the mobility van to the shop so driver not essential but advantageous
• I need support with general household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Support with personal care, assist me to shower and get dressed
• Socialisation, having occasional outing out with myself and other PA.
Person Specification
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Full driving license an advantage
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 area
Hours of work: 23 hours per week plus additional hours to cover my other PA’s absence
Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
Introduction:
Job vacancy for a PA for an easy-going gentleman in Bow Street.
I require assistance in maintaining a clean home environment, cooking, shopping, socialisation and some personal care. 23 hours per week with an increase in hours when cover is needed for other PA absences.
Monday to Thursday 9 – 11.30 and Friday 9 - 12
I need assistance with showering, dressing, moisturising skin as required, changing catheter night bag, preparing breakfast, prepare medication, general laundry and domestic duties.
Monday to Friday between 4 – 6 I need assistance to prepare meal, laundry, prepare for bed, assist into night clothes
Main Tasks
• Shopping, I can drive the mobility van to the shop so driver not essential but advantageous
• I need support with general household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Support with personal care, assist me to shower and get dressed
• Socialisation, having occasional outing out with myself and other PA.
Person Specification
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Full driving license an advantage
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.