Carer/Personal Assistant/Direct Payments
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Pencoed, Bridgend |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council - Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1708027 |
Summary
Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Pencoed/Bridgend
Hours of work: 3 Hours Per week, Days to be agreed
Rate of pay:
Introduction
We are a warm and caring family looking for a dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistant to support our young son, who is autistic and has significant learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will be patient, calm, and enthusiastic about helping a child thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing 1:1 support during community outings
• Assisting with communication, using visual supports or other relevant methods
• Supporting sensory, play-based, and learning activities tailored to his needs
• Helping with personal care routines where necessary
• Promoting routine, structure, and a calm environment
• Ensuring safety at all times and responding calmly to challenging situations
Essential Requirements:
• Experience supporting children with autism and/or complex learning needs
• A patient, gentle, and child-centred approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent communication skills with both child and family
• [Driver’s license and own transport – if applicable]
Benefits
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
Sick pay at SSP rate if earning £120.00 or more per week.
Training provided to support you in your role.
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 greater 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.
Disclaimer
Please note that although you may have received this job details via BCBC they are acting on the employers behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
Location: Pencoed/Bridgend
Hours of work: 3 Hours Per week, Days to be agreed
Rate of pay:
Introduction
We are a warm and caring family looking for a dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistant to support our young son, who is autistic and has significant learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will be patient, calm, and enthusiastic about helping a child thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing 1:1 support during community outings
• Assisting with communication, using visual supports or other relevant methods
• Supporting sensory, play-based, and learning activities tailored to his needs
• Helping with personal care routines where necessary
• Promoting routine, structure, and a calm environment
• Ensuring safety at all times and responding calmly to challenging situations
Essential Requirements:
• Experience supporting children with autism and/or complex learning needs
• A patient, gentle, and child-centred approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent communication skills with both child and family
• [Driver’s license and own transport – if applicable]
Benefits
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
Sick pay at SSP rate if earning £120.00 or more per week.
Training provided to support you in your role.
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 greater 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.
Disclaimer
Please note that although you may have received this job details via BCBC they are acting on the employers behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.