PERSONAL ASSISTANT PER2087 NS/AW
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Llandysul, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payment Employer |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PERSONAL ASSISTANT PER2087 NS/AW |
Summary
PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED TO SUPPORT A 67 YEAR OLD FEMALE
DIRECT PAYMENTS = TOTAL 12 hours per week. LLANDYSUL £13.50
The main priority is to support to manage level of possessions/ clutter in the home- decluttering and sorting to enable the rooms to be used, to reduce the risk of accidental injury and reduce the risk to her tenancy.
The Individual likes to attend the cinema, going out for food or to the shops with his PA. However, he has also expressed that there are limited activities available in the local area. Whilst out shopping the Individual prefers using cash for budgeting purposes whilst out with his PA.
The Individual has a strong passion for drawing and gaming, which are significant interests for him. The Individual is described as kind and having a good sense of humour. He is a resilient, determined, caring, and polite young man.
The Individual has a Adapted wheelchair Vehicle and this vehicle would be used when taken him out, you will be expected to drive this vehicle.
Hours to be flexible however Tuesday afternoon may need to assist to take him to the Hydrotherapy class at the new Pentre Awel site.
MALE PREFERED
1. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence
2. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
3. Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest
4. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills
5. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
6. Encouraging the employer to attend appointments
7. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
8. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
9. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
10. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)
11. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.
Relationships: Communication / Nature of Contacts:
1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.
2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.
3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.
Job Working Environment:
Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.
Person specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
1. Caring, patient and friendly.
2. Responsible, reliable and honest.
3. Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
4. Has good local knowledge of the area where the employer lives.
5. Good time-keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties as determined by the employer’s requirements.
6. Ability to keep simple records such as time recording.
7. Good communicator able to talk to people on behalf of the employer when required.
8. Able to develop long-term supportive and consistent relationships with employers.
9. A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is likely to be required. This is determined by the needs of the employer and whether you live within walking distance.
10. You must be prepared to have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours
11. Be prepared to undergo training in order to best meet the employers need.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.
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DIRECT PAYMENTS = TOTAL 12 hours per week. LLANDYSUL £13.50
The main priority is to support to manage level of possessions/ clutter in the home- decluttering and sorting to enable the rooms to be used, to reduce the risk of accidental injury and reduce the risk to her tenancy.
The Individual likes to attend the cinema, going out for food or to the shops with his PA. However, he has also expressed that there are limited activities available in the local area. Whilst out shopping the Individual prefers using cash for budgeting purposes whilst out with his PA.
The Individual has a strong passion for drawing and gaming, which are significant interests for him. The Individual is described as kind and having a good sense of humour. He is a resilient, determined, caring, and polite young man.
The Individual has a Adapted wheelchair Vehicle and this vehicle would be used when taken him out, you will be expected to drive this vehicle.
Hours to be flexible however Tuesday afternoon may need to assist to take him to the Hydrotherapy class at the new Pentre Awel site.
MALE PREFERED
1. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence
2. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
3. Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest
4. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills
5. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
6. Encouraging the employer to attend appointments
7. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
8. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
9. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
10. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)
11. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.
Relationships: Communication / Nature of Contacts:
1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.
2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.
3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.
Job Working Environment:
Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.
Person specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
1. Caring, patient and friendly.
2. Responsible, reliable and honest.
3. Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
4. Has good local knowledge of the area where the employer lives.
5. Good time-keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties as determined by the employer’s requirements.
6. Ability to keep simple records such as time recording.
7. Good communicator able to talk to people on behalf of the employer when required.
8. Able to develop long-term supportive and consistent relationships with employers.
9. A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is likely to be required. This is determined by the needs of the employer and whether you live within walking distance.
10. You must be prepared to have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours
11. Be prepared to undergo training in order to best meet the employers need.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.
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