DPPA / CS / 174006GP - Personal Assistant

PA required to support a family caring for an elderly lady in her own home, with a possibility of short social trips out to places of interest if required, the direct payment is to facilitate time out for the family knowing their relative is in safe hands.
The location is rural, so transport is essential.

• Work alongside and assist the family to take time out from their caring role.


• Provide cover for varying periods allowing them quality time away from home, or at home relaxing


• Provide a level of social stimulation engaging with the service user at a level She can enjoy.


• Prepare light snacks on duty and ensure client is kept hydrated.


• Always ensure the safety of the client whilst on duty


• Provide a level of personal care if necessary to maintain dignity


• Record and report any concerns to the family.


• To carry out any other reasonable requests that the employer may make from time to time., 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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.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.


• Active and energetic


• A good sense of humour


• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.


• Caring, honest, responsible, and patient.


• Reliable with good time keeping.


• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.


• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy


• An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.


• Good communication and inter-personal skills.