DPPA/KJP/170075 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Location:

Pay:

Salary not specified

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/06/2026

About this job

Job Title: Personal Assistant (Temporary Cover) Location: Aberystwyth Hours of Work: 12 hours per week Rate of Pay: £14.50 per hour

Introduction I am looking to recruit a temporary Personal Assistant for approximately 6-8 weeks to provide cover whilst my regular PA is unavailable.

I have lived with MS since the age of 18 and I am a wheelchair user.

I enjoy watching nature programmes and would like support to experience more outdoor activities and social opportunities independently of my family.

I would like assistance to pursue interests such as fishing, bird watching, visiting places of interest, attending social gatherings, going to the cinema, arts events, or simply enjoying a coffee outing.

I have an adapted mobility vehicle, therefore no lifting is required when travelling out and about.

Main Duties

• Support me to access the community and pursue my interests and hobbies
• Help me with shopping
• Drive and accompany me to activities and appointments using my mobility vehicle
• Be mindful and considerate of fluctuating energy levels due to my condition
• Support me to identify suitable activities, groups, and social opportunities.

I like to attend the MS group meeting at the Starling Cloud Wednesdays 12-2.30.

• Assist with planning and attending outings and activities
• General support in my flat with tidying and paperwork
• Provide companionship and encouragement to help me maintain independence

Person Specification

• Friendly, outgoing, and kind-natured
• Fun, positive, and easy to get along with
• Understanding and mindful of varying energy levels
• Interested in similar hobbies such as nature, wildlife, social activities, arts, or cinema
• Able to use their own initiative and work independently
• Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Able to build a good rapport with both myself and my family
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A full driving licence holder and willing to drive my adapted mobility vehicle
• This is a temporary position for approximately 6-8 weeks to cover staff absence

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