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: Sarn, Bridgend

Hours of work: 8 hours per week

Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour

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.

We are looking for a kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to support a lady within the Sarn area of Bridgend, who has had a stroke and lives with early stages of vascular dementia. Mobility is limited, but she remains independent in many aspects of daily life. The role is focused on companionship, encouragement, and practical support with everyday tasks to help her maintain independence and quality of life.

Very minimal personal care is required. The ideal candidate will enjoy conversation, be empathetic, and provide calm, reassuring support.

Main Duties

-Providing friendly companionship and emotional support

-Engaging in conversation and shared activities such as board games and gentle hobbies

-Supporting with light household tasks (e.g. tidying, laundry, simple meal preparation)

-Assisting with daily routines and prompts as needed

-Supporting safe mobility around the home (no heavy lifting required)

-Accompanying on short outings or appointments if required

-Encouraging independence and respecting dignity at all times

Personal Care - Very minimal personal care support (e.g. gentle assistance or prompts only

Benefits:

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).

Sick pay at SSP rate, if eligible

Training provided to support you in the role, if required

Additional Information:

This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the you. If you have an online update DBS you have a greater 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

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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