DPPA/KJP/ - Personal Assistant

About this job

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Bow Street, Ceredigion

Hours: 3 hours per week during school terms

Contract: Permanent

Pay: £14.50 per hour (salary not specified)

Closing Date: 12/07/2026

This post is funded through Ceredigion County Council's Direct Payments scheme.

Mandatory on-line PA training is provided.

Support a young person with autism requiring assistance with social participation.

Responsibilities

• Transport to and from home for social activities.
• Support initiation of relationships with peers and practice social greetings.
• Introduce the child to new experiences and interests (e.g., catching bus or train).
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship.
• Ensure the health and safety of the child at all times.
• Assist with basic instructions, conversation, and emotional prompting as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Reliable
• Kind and reassuring
• Good general knowledge
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Experience of supporting young people an advantage
• Knowledge of autism desirable
• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle with appropriate insurance
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Benefits and Conditions

• Direct payment to cover training and costs.
• Annual leave entitlement and all statutory entitlements.
• Personal Assistants Handbook provided at commencement.
• Subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.
• Failure to attend mandatory training may result in offer withdrawal.
• Two satisfactory references may be required upon request.