DPPA/JT/PER109370 - Personal Assistant
| Company: | Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Hours: 8 hours per week
Location: Penrhyncoch (Work will be undertaken at this location)
Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour
About the role:
A Personal Assistant is required to provide individualised support to a six-year-old boy with complex additional needs. The child is non-verbal and has autism, asthma, possible sleep apnoea, a history of epileptic seizures, and significant communication difficulties. The role will involve supporting the child to safely access community-based social and recreational activities, helping to promote his wellbeing, communication, confidence, independence, and overall quality of life.
Main duties:
• Provide safe, one-to-one support within the community.
• Support the child to take part in age-appropriate social and recreational activities.
• Assist with communication and respond sensitively to the child’s non-verbal communication needs.
• Provide close supervision in unfamiliar environments and support safe participation in activities.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to the child’s health needs, including asthma, possible sleep apnoea, and a history of epileptic seizures.
• Follow any relevant care plans, safety guidance, and family instructions.
• Communicate effectively with the family about the child’s wellbeing, presentation, and any concerns.
• Provide reliable support that also gives the family regular respite from their caring responsibilities.
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