Direct Payment Team
We are looking to actively gather Potential Personal Assistants to support Adults and
Young people in Flintshire.
Support could be in their own home, or within the community or a planned activity.
People’s needs will vary, and we will support the individuals with looking through and
matching potential applicants with them, and arrange and support with meetings /
interviews as required
About the role
You would be expected to positively support an adult/young person to achieve their
agreed outcomes. This will vary from individual on how this may look.
This could involve going for walks, trips out, arts and crafts, supports in a variety of
activities, supporting with hygiene needs etc.
The kind of person we are looking for
People who have a fun personality and enjoy making a difference to adults and
young people. Someone who has good people skills and is good at reading
situations.
Kindness and energetic with a lot of common sense
A good communicator, understanding how people’s communication varies
Experience of Disabilities, Autism, SEND Experience
What you can expect
Support with the onboarding processes, around recruitment, DBS’s, training,
guidance and support.
Our families will support you to get to know the adult/young person and what works
or doesn’t work for them and how best to communicate and engage with the
individual
Days and Times required
These will vary depending on the individual.
Necessary Training
Dependant on person you will be supporting, we offer moving and positioning
training, Autism, medication, we will personalise training to meet your needs. PA
induction will need to be completed via online training portal. Previous training or
lived life experiences
Please note that Flintshire Council is not the Employer; instead we are acting on behalf of your employer.
To apply for this job please visit digital.flintshire.gov.uk.