Current Vacancies

Personal Assistant

• Reference: PER59500/KB
• Location: Haverfordwest
• Hours of work: 6 Hours term time / 12 hours School holidays + mileage
• Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour

Reporting to:

The Direct Payments Recipient is supported by a suitable person, who will also act as the employer on their behalf (The suitable person/ employer will hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).

 Job Description:

A young Direct Payments recipient with additional learning needs in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ 2 Personal Assistants as a 2:1 supporting ratio, to support them with their care and support needs. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently. The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the client. They should be able to support the client to make their own decisions around their care needs and encourage them to maintain their independence.

The main duties to be included in this role are:

• The individual uses communication aids, which are picture-based, as they are nonverbal. They will also communicate by pointing, making noises or directing an individual to what they want.
• Supporting the direct payments recipient with encouragement in gaining independence, by providing opportunities to access and socialise in their community
• The individual requires a lot of stimulation
• Provide respite to the direct payment recipient's family
• Improve the individual’s social interaction and well-being
• Providing support to the individual by attending activities of interest, such as swimming and hanger 5.
• Supporting the individual to develop independent living skills
• Always ensure the employer’s safety during your working hours
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to the relevant authority
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance
  
  

The client is looking for a personal assistant who fits the following person specification:

• Caring and patient
• Responsible and honest
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Has good local knowledge
• Good timekeeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties
• Good communicator
• Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship
  
  

Other Requirements:

A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is required.

You must have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.

Benefits:

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)
• Sick pay at SSP rate
• Training is provided if required
  
  

Disclaimer:

Please note that this vacancy is not for employment with Pembrokeshire County Council. Pembrokeshire County Council has posted this advert on behalf of a Direct Payments client. The client will be the employer and holds all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of the job role being advertised.

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is of high importance and is everybody’s business. If you have any concerns about the safeguarding of an individual, you should contact the Local Authority as soon as possible.

This appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure check, at no cost to the applicant. We recommend that the applicant register using the update service.  Being on this service will enable you to speed up any future job applications for personal assistant roles.  Please note that there is a charge of £16.00 per year applicable to this service, which will be refunded.

We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you cannot do this, please contact the Direct Payments Team on 01437 775655. Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Direct Payments team at 01437 775655 or by emailing directpaymentsrecruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk