DPPA​/CLJ​/Personal Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support our son with his sport and social activities. He is a lively 6‑year‑old who faces daily challenges. No two days will be the same.

Applicants for the role must have experience dealing with children with autism, speech and language difficulties and PDA. It is essential that our PA have excellent communication skills and patience.

Applicants should also be a confident swimmer as you will be required to support him when he participates in this activity.

He loves being outside, crafting and all things Spider‑Man.

Also, as part of the role you will be required to assist with some personal care and continence issues.

During term time shifts will be arranged for after school. During the school holidays shifts will be mutually agreed in advance.

• Experience dealing with children with autism, speech and language difficulties and PDA.
• Excellent communication skills and patience.
• Confident swimmer to support sports activities.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and possession of a valid National Insurance number.
• Commitment to undergoing an enhanced DBS check (no cost to the applicant).

• Support the son with his daily sport and social activities.
• Assist with personal care and continence issues.
• Provide accompaniment and support during after‑school and holiday periods.
• Support the son during swimming activities.

• Wages paid in arrears on a 4‑weekly basis.
• Statutory entitlement to annual leave and other statutory benefits.
• Personal Assistants Handbook provided upon commencement.
• Mandatory training identified as relevant to the post; costs met through direct payment.

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  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.