Job Description

Reference Number: VAC/1025/06240

Closing Date09/11/2025

Summary

Extremely rewarding opportunity to become part of our daughters life - supporting her with an empowering approach as she grows up into adulthood.

If you are caring, confident and ready to make a real difference whilst supporting a fun and sociable young woman to live her best life - we would love to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for a kind, proactive and confident personal assistant to support our vibrant and sociable 18 year old daughter who has Downs Syndrome.

She enjoys home comforts, and loves spending time at home - a real home bird! She does enjoy getting out and about on her electric scooter when the opportunity arises, with support.

She is quite a strong character, and likes to take the lead and wants to "rule the roost" so needs clear rules and boundaries. She is very much able to express her opinions.

She does not see herself as having a disability and will take every opportunity given to her.

She enjoys watching TikTok videos, using her IPAD, doing her hair and makeup, and anything pink and girly.

The role will be to support our daughter within the family home, and also out and about.
There will be times when overnight support is required in our family home.

The role will include:
1. Providing personal care including assistance after toileting
2. Encouraging independence and decision making in daily activities
3. Supporting her to engage in social activities
4. Promoting a positive, respectful relationship allows her personality and independence to shine.
5. Providing overnight support within the family home on occasions

The kind of person I am looking for

We are looking for someone who warm, patient and has a good sense of humour. Confident in setting firm but kind boundaries Able to encourage independence in a positive, enabling way. Be comfortable providing personal care and maintaining dignity at all times. Reliable, trustworthy and adaptable to her routines and preferences. Experience working with people with learning disabilities or Down syndrome is desirable but not essential - the right attitude, respect and willingness to learn are most important. Enhanced DBS must be in place prior to support starting - the DBS is completed as no cost by my Local Authority

What you can expect from me

? A friendly and welcoming workplace where you will feel valued
? We are offering a very friendly and supportive working environment, and the chance to develop your skills
? Access to training and learning opportunities.
? To be able to make a positive difference in our daughters life.
? 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
? Good rate of pay.
? Access to an Employment Support Scheme

Days and Times required:

I am looking to use the support flexibly during the school holidays so you must have availability during these times for day hours and occasional overnight support.

Necessary Training

Necessary Training (can be completed during induction into the role):

PA Induction certificate which will form part of the induction into the role Positive Behavioural Support training

Hourly Rate:

15.78 per hour

Location:

Connahs Quay - Flintshire

If not already in place you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment.

Please be aware that Flintshire Council is not the Employer.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

If you have any further queries in regards to the role please contact us on 01352 701100 or on dp.support@flintshire.gov.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.78 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 22 per week

Work Location: In person