DPPA / CS / BR / 3097298 - Personal Assistant

I am looking for a committed, and flexible Personal Assistant is required to assist me with activities and hobbies that help relieve my social isolation.
I have Parkinson's but am still very independent and mobile. support will include trips into the community to allow me to interact with friends as well as activities at home in my workshop.
As my hobbies include woodworking, walking and small craft sailing an interest in those subjects and the ability to hold a conversation regarding topics of interest is highly desirable
Use of a car is essential.
My companion is a small friendly dog so being a dog lover is important to both of us.
The hours are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance.
This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme and is intended to enable me to manage my support independently.

Main Duties: -

• Support the client to complete woodworking hobbies at his home


• Support and encourage him with activities of interest e.g. sailing, trips out and stimulating conversation etc.


• The preparation of snacks and drinks may be required when on shift.


• Support to access the community for trips to places of interest both by car and on public transport.


• Support with arranging and attending appointments.


• Any other reasonable duties requested 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.


• Proactive individual with local knowledge.


• A good sense of humour.


• Caring


• Honest


• Responsible and patient.


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


• 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. A full driving li-cense and use of a car is required.

You must have business use on your insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.
applications from self-employed persons will not be considered.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will Incur no cost to the applicant.