DPPA/CS/PER47181 - Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Company: Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service
Personal Assistant / Support Worker (2 Positions Available)
Hours: 9 hours per week
You will work alongside another Personal Assistant to provide support for three hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, either 9:00am to 12:00pm or 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour
About Me
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my advert.
I am a married woman in my fifties and a mother. I live with one of the most severe forms of Cerebral Palsy, which affects me physically but does not affect my intellect or personality. I am also blessed with excellent hearing and a sharp sense of humour.
I am a friendly, caring, sensitive person who enjoys a laugh and values kindness, respect, and good relationships. Remaining as independent as possible is very important to me, and I appreciate support that enables me to live life on my own terms.
I use a powered wheelchair which I operate independently using head controls. I communicate using an Accent 1400 communication device, which I access through a sensor attached to my glasses. When my communication aid is not available, I communicate using gestures, head movements, and facial expressions.
I am looking for Personal Assistants who will work with me, rather than for me, supporting my independence while respecting my choices and preferences. I value people who are patient, attentive, and willing to take the time to understand my communication methods.
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's daily life while building a positive and rewarding working relationship.
Main Duties
- Assisting with personal care, including washing, showering, dressing, hair care, oral hygiene, and toileting (using a toilet or commode).
- Assisting with meals, feeding, and providing drinks when required.
- Supporting me to maintain my comfort, wellbeing, and independence throughout the day.
- Carrying out light domestic duties to help keep my home safe, tidy, and free from obstructions.
- Following instructions and carrying out tasks in the way I prefer them to be done.
- Undertaking other reasonable duties related to my support needs.
What I'm Looking For
- Kind, caring, and respectful.
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
- Patient and willing to learn effective communication methods.
- Flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.
- Honest and trustworthy, with a strong sense of confidentiality.
- Self-motivated and able to use their own initiative.
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
- Friendly with a good sense of humour.
- Able to build and maintain a supportive professional relationship.
- Good communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. The right attitude, willingness to learn, and a respectful approach are equally important.
Why Work with Me?
This is more than a care role. It is an opportunity to support someone who values independence, good conversation, humour, and mutual respect. If you are looking for rewarding work where your support can have a real impact on someone's quality of life, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Disclaimer
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council.
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.
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