Personal Assistant​/TN​/PER

A lady from Whitland requires a Personal Assistant to support her access the community and to participate in activities/groups that will promote her wellbeing for 5 hours per week over 2 visits.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence

2. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community

3. Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest

4. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills

5. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction

6. Encouraging the employer to attend appointments

7. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours

8. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours

9. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.

10. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on

11. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Relationships:
Communication / Nature of Contacts:

1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.

2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.

3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.

Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service