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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