Carer/Personal Assistant/Direct Payments
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £14.50 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgend, Bridgend County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council - Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20488 |
Summary
Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Bridgend Town Centre
Hours of work: 2 hours per week over 2 days (Wednesday and Saturdays) 10.30 -11.30.
There is a possibility of more hours in the future.
Rate of pay: £14.50
Main Duties:
I am a 62 year old gentleman with MS.
I am a full-time wheelchair user but can stand to transfer with support when I am well.
If I am unwell I am sometimes hoisted.
I need help getting into the shower, you will need to transport me using my ‘molift raiser’ I can wash myself but I will need help with drying and dressing and then supported to get back into my wheelchair.
I would like you to empty my catheter night bag, change my bed and wipe over the shower room.
I’d then like a coffee and some breakfast.
Person Specification
An older female
Caring, honest, responsible and patient
Proactive and self-motivated, able to use your initiative
Reliable with good time keeping
Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy
Have a good sense of humour
Benefits
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
SSP will be paid at the lower amount of either £123.25 OR 80% of normal earnings. For workers whose pay varies week to week, this will be an average of the previous 8 weeks' pay.
Additional Information:
This appointment maybe 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 these job details via Bridgend County Borough Council, they are acting on the employer’s behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
Your personal information will be held and used in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. The information you have provided will be forwarded to the third party for whom we are acting and will be used to contact you in association with this job application only. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with anyone else outside of the organisation.
How to apply
To apply for this position, or to discuss the job in more detail, please contact Bridgend County Borough Council’s Direct Payments Team on Bridgend (01656) 642202/642144. Alternatively, you can e-mail the Team at directpaymentsadvice@bridgend.gov.uk
Location: Bridgend Town Centre
Hours of work: 2 hours per week over 2 days (Wednesday and Saturdays) 10.30 -11.30.
There is a possibility of more hours in the future.
Rate of pay: £14.50
Main Duties:
I am a 62 year old gentleman with MS.
I am a full-time wheelchair user but can stand to transfer with support when I am well.
If I am unwell I am sometimes hoisted.
I need help getting into the shower, you will need to transport me using my ‘molift raiser’ I can wash myself but I will need help with drying and dressing and then supported to get back into my wheelchair.
I would like you to empty my catheter night bag, change my bed and wipe over the shower room.
I’d then like a coffee and some breakfast.
Person Specification
An older female
Caring, honest, responsible and patient
Proactive and self-motivated, able to use your initiative
Reliable with good time keeping
Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy
Have a good sense of humour
Benefits
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
SSP will be paid at the lower amount of either £123.25 OR 80% of normal earnings. For workers whose pay varies week to week, this will be an average of the previous 8 weeks' pay.
Additional Information:
This appointment maybe 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 these job details via Bridgend County Borough Council, they are acting on the employer’s behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
Your personal information will be held and used in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. The information you have provided will be forwarded to the third party for whom we are acting and will be used to contact you in association with this job application only. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with anyone else outside of the organisation.
How to apply
To apply for this position, or to discuss the job in more detail, please contact Bridgend County Borough Council’s Direct Payments Team on Bridgend (01656) 642202/642144. Alternatively, you can e-mail the Team at directpaymentsadvice@bridgend.gov.uk