Relief Personal Assistant​/Carer - PER​/HM

Relief Personal Assistant/Carer - PER
1236/HM

Pay
: £13‑£15 per hour (fixed rate)

Contract type
:
Temporary

Location
:
Tenby, Pembrokeshire

Hours
: 16 hours per week, Fri/Sun 8:00 am‑4:00 pm

Closing date
: 05/02/2026

This vacancy is for a Direct Payments recipient and is NOT an employment advertisement for Pembrokeshire County Council.

An experienced personal care assistant is required to support a female client with multiple sclerosis. The post is exempted under the Equalities Act 2010. Possible overtime may be available.

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the client.
• Communicate effectively and build a good rapport.
• Assist the client with household tasks and independent living skills.
• Provide all aspects of personal care, including showering, dressing and monitoring skin integrity.
• Use mobility aids such as wheelchairs and hoists safely.
• Support the client with outings to nearby shops.
• Provide companionship and social interaction within the client’s home.
• Ensure the client’s safety at all times during working hours.
• Carry out any reasonable tasks requested by the client.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and report to the relevant authority if required.
• Contact the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority if the client requires medical assistance.

• Responsible and honest.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Good local knowledge of Tenby.
• Excellent time‑keeping and flexible regarding working patterns.
• Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship with the client.
• Full, clean driving licence and car suitable for business use; vehicle insurance must allow work use.

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro‑rated).
• Sick pay at statutory pay rate.
• Training provided if required.

This role requires a DBS disclosure check at no cost to the applicant. Applicants are encouraged to register for the DBS update service for future roles.

Applications must be submitted online. If you are unable to do this, contact the Direct Payments Team at 01437 775655 or email direct payment