Carer/Personal Assistant/Direct Payments

Part-Time Personal Assistant (PA)
Location - Sarn, Bridgend
Hours - 8 hours per week - Part-time – flexible hours to be discussed
Rate of Pay - £14.50 per hour

Looking for a kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to support a lady who has had a stroke and lives with early stages of vascular dementia. Mobility is limited, but she remains independent in many aspects of daily life. The role is focused on companionship, encouragement, and practical support with everyday tasks to help her maintain independence and quality of life.
Very minimal personal care is required. The ideal candidate will enjoy conversation, be empathetic, and provide calm, reassuring support.

Main Responsibilities
 Providing friendly companionship and emotional support
 Engaging in conversation and shared activities such as board games and gentle hobbies
 Supporting with light household tasks (e.g. tidying, laundry, simple meal preparation)
 Assisting with daily routines and prompts as needed
 Supporting safe mobility around the home (no heavy lifting required)
 Accompanying on short outings or appointments if required
 Encouraging independence and respecting dignity at all times
Personal Care - Very minimal personal care support (e.g. gentle assistance or prompts only)

About You
 Caring, patient, and understanding
 Enjoys spending time with others and building a trusting relationship
 Good communication and listening skills
 Experience with stroke survivors, dementia, or similar conditions is desirable but not essential
 Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful
 Non-smoker preferred

Additional Requirements
 Enhanced DBS check (maybe required)
 References required
 Right to work in the UK

What We Offer
 A rewarding, one-to-one role in a relaxed home environment
 Flexible working hours
 Competitive hourly pay
 Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life

Benefits
5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata).
SSP will be paid at the lower amount of either £123.25 OR 80% of normal earnings. For workers whose pay varies week to week, this will be an average of the previous 8 weeks' pay.

Additional Information:
This appointment maybe subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. 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

Disclaimer
Please note that although you may have received these job details via Bridgend County Borough Council, they are acting on the employer’s behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.

Your personal information will be held and used in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. The information you have provided will be forwarded to the third party for whom we are acting and will be used to contact you in association with this job application only. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with anyone else outside of the organisation.

How to apply
To apply for this position, or to discuss the job in more detail, please contact Bridgend County Borough Council’s Direct Payments Team on Bridgend (01656) 642202/642144. Alternatively, you can e-mail the Team at View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk