DPPA / KJP / 2199831 - Personal Assistan

There are 6 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly between us over one or two days, around the two days per week we travel to London.

During school terms, we would like you to pick our son up from school on Mondays at 3.30, take him to the leisure centre or to other activities, and drop him home after. When going swimming, you are required to assist in the changing room and prompt him to go to the toilet. He is toilet trained but if he has an accident, you will be required to carry out some personal care.

We prepare food in a lunchbox and there is always plenty of food at home if you return home early. Dry snacks such as crisps and cookies are preferred; he can communicate his needs very well and will ask if he wants anything., This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great 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.
If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.
Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.
You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.
You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Please note the Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.

The ideal PA will have some experience of Autism and have experience of working with younger children with additional needs., Active and energetic.
Patient and considerate
Proactive individual
Caring, honest, responsible and patient
Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job.
Reliable with good time keeping.
Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.
Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy.
An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
Good communication and inter-personal skills.

A full driving licence 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.