Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

DPPA/JT/161747 - Personal Assistant

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Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

Job title

Personal Assistant

Location

Aberystwyth

Hours of work

6 hours per week

Rate of pay £14.50 per hour.

Role Purpose

I would like to be able to go out for a walk, maybe in my wheelchair to town. I have not been out for a very long time.

To provide companionship and social support to me, helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation, improve emotional wellbeing, and sup-port me to engage in activities of my choice.

I have 2 dogs, but they are always away in their cage when visitors come.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.

• Engage in conversation and shared activities based on my inter-ests.

• Offer emotional reassurance and encouragement.

• Support to build confidence and maintain social connections.

• Accompany and assist to access community activities and ap-pointments where appropriate.

• Support safe community engagement in line with the lady’s needs and preferences.

• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing.

• Maintain appropriate records and communicate any concerns to the managed account provider or relevant professionals.