Personal Assistant/Carer (Relief) PER2109/HM
| Company: | Pembrokeshire Direct Payments |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Dinbych-y-Pysgod |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Reporting to:
The Direct Payments Recipient (The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and they hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).
Introduction:
A Direct Payment recipient in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support them with their care needs. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently. The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the client.
The main duties to be included in this role are:
• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the person.
• Ensure a structured set of activities is maintained.
• Support the person to access activities such as walking group
• Communicate with the person's family and other supporters
• Support the employer to develop independent living skills
• To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
• Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback on any concerns to the relevant authority
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance