DPPA / CLJ / 196607 - Personal Assistant / Support Worker

I am a young man of 17 with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties who is an avid gamer and has a fun sense of humour.
My mobility is good in short stretches, but I will need help with my wheelchair for longer distances.
I am looking for a support worker to help me enjoy some of my favourite activities and to discover new experiences. Initially this will be for six months to cover maternity but with the potential for a permanent position in the future.
On a typical day out, I enjoy visiting charity shops and hunting for bargains, followed by a stop in a café for a hot chocolate. Weather permitting, I also like to visit the park.
At home I like to play games, specifically imaginary play, so a good imagination is essential.
I would also like my support worker to accompany me to the swimming pool. This would require transporting me to and from the location and assisting me when I am in the pool.
I am also happy for my support worker to find and suggest new activities which I may enjoy, as I'm very keen to experience new and exciting things to do.

Disclaimer:
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.