Job Ref: 736 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)

Job description

About

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.

A little about myself:

I am a young boy living in Swansea with Autism and global development delay. I enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, the beach, the fair ground and parks. I am nonverbal but I understand a lot of things that you ask me. I will need a PA with a very calm nature and low tone in voice as I can get very upset and become very agitated. My mum will tell you more about me if we meet.

Driver required to take me out.

Hours of work:

6 hours during school term Saturday 11-4

15 hours during school holiday Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11- 4

Rate of pay.

£13.50

Essential:

I need you to:

· Have previous experience.

· Have a very calm nature and use a low tone voice.

· Be aware at all times as I have no sense of danger.

Desirable:

I’d prefer if:

· You enjoy the outdoors.

I’d like support with:

· Going out in the community

· Keeping me safe

I will need my PA to:

Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.

Be confident, mature and have patience.

Be dependable and arrive on time.

Be friendly with an easy-going manner.

Be adaptable and flexible.

Be supportive but not take over.

Have business insurance on your car to take clients out.

Concerning the position

A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.