Personal Assistant

Please note that Bridgend County Borough Council will NOT be your employer, or your place of work for this role. Although you may have received this job details via BCBC, they are acting on the employers behalf for this role and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment. Introduction: A committed, caring and flexible Personal Assistant is required to support a 37 year old gentleman within the Pencoed area of Bridgend, who is easy going and has bundles of personality. The gentleman has epilepsy, but seizures are very few and far between. He is a wheelchair user, but is weight-bearing to walk, although he will need assistance with transfers. You will be required to support the gentleman to maintain his general health and wellbeing, by supporting him to access the local area. His interests are visiting the local coastline, our local heritage and he enjoys going bowling and socialising in the pub. Main Duties:

• Support with personal care
• Assist with getting dressed/undressed
• Support with accessing the community
• Preparing meals and drinks
• Support with cleaning around the home
Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata). Sick pay at SSP rate- if eligible. This appointment maybe subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the you. If you have an online update DBS you have a greater 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