DPPA/CS/191715 - Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Llwyn y Groes Nr Lampeter |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DPPA/CS/191715 |
Summary
Job title: Personal assistant
Location: Llwyn-y -Groes Nr Lampeter
Hours of work: 15 hours per week to be worked flexibly by arrangement and in line with the needs of the employer.
Rate of pay £15 per hour
Personal Assistant – A Rewarding One-to-One Support Role
We are seeking a reliable, patient, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 20-year-old man with Autism to enjoy an active, fulfilling, and increasingly independent life.
This is a rewarding one-to-one role for someone who enjoys supporting others, building confidence, and encouraging independence. You will work closely with him and his family, following a personalised care and support plan, to help him achieve his social, communication, and life-skill goals in a supportive and positive way.
Your Role
As his Personal Assistant, you will support him to:
• Develop confidence, communication, and independence
• Work towards social goals and build interests outside the family home
• Learn practical life skills such as accompanied bus travel and accessing local services
• Take part in enjoyable activities including swimming, cinema trips, beach walks, and other outings
• Attend established voluntary placements within the community
Some support may occasionally take place in the family home, but the main focus is helping him engage confidently in the community.
Communication & Support Needs
He communicates using signing and an iPad. You will need to be able to sign or be willing to learn and support him in using his iPad to communicate with others. Encouraging independence while offering calm, consistent support is a key part of the role.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is kind, dependable, and motivated, and who genuinely enjoys supporting others to grow in confidence and independence.
You don’t need previous experience as a Personal Assistant — the most important qualities are the right attitude and a willingness to learn. You should be:
• Patient, calm, understanding, reliable and committed
• Positive and encouraging and comfortable working one-to-one.
• Willing to learn signing and alternative communication methods
• Able to encourage independence while offering appropriate support
• Confident communicating with family members and working as part of a small support team
Experience working with autistic individuals or in a care/support role is a plus, but not essential. You must also hold a full, clean driving licence, have access to a car with business insurance, and be flexible with agreed-upon working hours.
Main Duties of the role
• To work closely with his parents to ensure a consistent approach to support
• Always ensure his safety and wellbeing
• Never leave him unattended
• Support him with ordering meals and drinks while out
• Encourage and take part in activities
• Provide guidance to help develop everyday life skills
• Support attendance at social and community activities
• Keep the family updated on activities, progress, or any concerns
• Carry out any other reasonable duties related to his support
What You’ll Gain from the Role
This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a real difference every day. You will:
• Build meaningful one-to-one relationships and see the direct impact of your support,gain experience in autism support, communication, and life skills development and develop new skills, including signing, iPad-assisted communication, and practical independence coaching.
• You will enjoy a varied and flexible role combining community activities, social outings, with practical support and be part of a small, collaborative team,Helping someone achieve everyday successes that build confidence and independence
This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, and subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will Incur no cost to the applicant.
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: Llwyn-y -Groes Nr Lampeter
Hours of work: 15 hours per week to be worked flexibly by arrangement and in line with the needs of the employer.
Rate of pay £15 per hour
Personal Assistant – A Rewarding One-to-One Support Role
We are seeking a reliable, patient, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 20-year-old man with Autism to enjoy an active, fulfilling, and increasingly independent life.
This is a rewarding one-to-one role for someone who enjoys supporting others, building confidence, and encouraging independence. You will work closely with him and his family, following a personalised care and support plan, to help him achieve his social, communication, and life-skill goals in a supportive and positive way.
Your Role
As his Personal Assistant, you will support him to:
• Develop confidence, communication, and independence
• Work towards social goals and build interests outside the family home
• Learn practical life skills such as accompanied bus travel and accessing local services
• Take part in enjoyable activities including swimming, cinema trips, beach walks, and other outings
• Attend established voluntary placements within the community
Some support may occasionally take place in the family home, but the main focus is helping him engage confidently in the community.
Communication & Support Needs
He communicates using signing and an iPad. You will need to be able to sign or be willing to learn and support him in using his iPad to communicate with others. Encouraging independence while offering calm, consistent support is a key part of the role.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is kind, dependable, and motivated, and who genuinely enjoys supporting others to grow in confidence and independence.
You don’t need previous experience as a Personal Assistant — the most important qualities are the right attitude and a willingness to learn. You should be:
• Patient, calm, understanding, reliable and committed
• Positive and encouraging and comfortable working one-to-one.
• Willing to learn signing and alternative communication methods
• Able to encourage independence while offering appropriate support
• Confident communicating with family members and working as part of a small support team
Experience working with autistic individuals or in a care/support role is a plus, but not essential. You must also hold a full, clean driving licence, have access to a car with business insurance, and be flexible with agreed-upon working hours.
Main Duties of the role
• To work closely with his parents to ensure a consistent approach to support
• Always ensure his safety and wellbeing
• Never leave him unattended
• Support him with ordering meals and drinks while out
• Encourage and take part in activities
• Provide guidance to help develop everyday life skills
• Support attendance at social and community activities
• Keep the family updated on activities, progress, or any concerns
• Carry out any other reasonable duties related to his support
What You’ll Gain from the Role
This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a real difference every day. You will:
• Build meaningful one-to-one relationships and see the direct impact of your support,gain experience in autism support, communication, and life skills development and develop new skills, including signing, iPad-assisted communication, and practical independence coaching.
• You will enjoy a varied and flexible role combining community activities, social outings, with practical support and be part of a small, collaborative team,Helping someone achieve everyday successes that build confidence and independence
This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, and subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will Incur no cost to the applicant.
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.