Carer/Personal Assistant/Direct Payments


Company:	Direct Payment team
Salary:	£14.50
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bridgend, CF31 4WB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job title: Personal Assistant

Location: Bettws, Bridgend

Hours of work: 5 hours (evening/weekend)

Rate of pay: £14.50

Disclaimer:

Please note that Bridgend County Borough Council will NOT be your employer, or your place of work for this role. Although you may have received this job details via BCBC, they are acting on the employers behalf for this role and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.

Introduction:

A committed, caring, and flexible Personal Assistant is required to support with a 11 year old girl within the Bettws area of Bridgend, who has learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. However, would benefit with support from someone whiling to build a friendship, encourage and take her out into the community to enjoy the clubs and activities she enjoys.

Hours are to be worked flexibly as required and agreed in advance, most likely spread over the week to fit in with his activities.

This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme and is intended to enable him to have the support with the assistance of a PA.

Main Duties:

• Support and encourage her with activities in the community, such as football, cinema and horse riding

• Support and encourage to try new activities and skills to improve his confidence and abilities.

• Ensure her safety at all times during your working period.

• Become a friend and engage in conversations.

• Local to the area would be beneficial

• Previous PA experience with children with learning difficulties and behavioural difficulties is preferable

A full driving license 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.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro rata).

Sick pay at SSP rate if eligible.

Training provided if required, where available.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant.

Your personal information will be held and used in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. The information you have provided will be forwarded to the third party for whom we are acting and will be used to contact you in association with this job application only. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with anyone else outside of the organisation.

How to apply

To apply for this position, or to discuss the job in more detail, please contact Bridgend County Borough Council’s Direct Payments Team on Bridgend (01656) 642202/642144. Alternatively, you can e-mail the Team at directpaymentsadvice@bridgend.gov.uk

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