Carer / Personal Assistant (Direct Payments)

A committed, caring and flexible Personal Assistant is required to support a 8 year old with a range of special needs, to manage his daily routine and support his development within the home in Bryncethin and surrounding area. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme and is intended to enable this family to manage their support independently. Training can be provided as required and where available. Hours of work: 22 hours per week Flexibility is essential for this role, full notice will be given within an agreed time schedule. Rate of pay: £12.75 per hour Main Duties:

• Support and maintain daily routines in the home.
• Support and encourage interactive activities such as singing, stories and using resources to support play and development.
• To liaise with family and nursery/school as appropriate to enable consistency of routines and activities, and to support his needs both personally and developmentally.
• Provide direct personal care and hygiene.
• To interact, engage and build a positive relationship with client.
• To support an independent lifestyle both at home and in the community., DBS checks will incur no cost to the applicant. 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.
Disclaimer: Bridgend County Borough Council is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment, should you be offered employment.


• Formal qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Paediatric First Aid qualified or willing to undertake.
• Trained in Peg feeding or willing to undertake
• Manual handling qualified or willing to undertake.
• Knowledge of Makaton sign language or willing to learn.
• Active and energetic.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Proactive individual with local knowledge.
• A good sense of humour.
• 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 privacy.
• An ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills together with a good sense of humour.
• A full driving licence is preferred.
  
  Wages are paid 4-weekly, in arrears.
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata). Sick pay at SSP rate, if eligible. Training provided to support you in your role.