DPPA / CLJ / 224106 - Personal Assistant

I would like to recruit a support worker who can assist me with accessing my local community and participate in my hobbies.

I am a gentleman who uses a wheelchair and keen fisherman and would like a support worker who can help me access this hobby. Ideally you will already have an interest in this pastime, but I am always happy to share my knowledge.

I also enjoy getting out to places where I can fly my drone and explore the local countryside, and would also like assistance to access my local town and ameneties

As part of this job, you would be expected to transport me to and from my chosen destination. This would be using my own vehicle for which you would be insured to drive. Therefore, you will need a full clean driving licence and be over the age of 25 to meet the insurance requirements.

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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.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.