594 - 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 who is non-verbal, with ASD and other special needs. I am seeking two personal assistants to work with me on a 2:1 basis to support me in the community, and help me experience and learn the world.

I am self-directed, and a car will be required to get me from A to B. I enjoy being out in nature, visiting a trampoline park and indoor play areas, and going to fun places like fun-fairs and Folly Farm.

I am very active and always on the move. I love to jump and run around and be silly at times. I can get frustrated and upset with loud noises or not being able to do something I’d like to do.

I have Pica so extra vigilance is needed when out and about as I can be quite cheeky trying to chew/eat things I shouldn’t.

Driver required to take me out.

Male / female preferred.

Hours of work

4 hours per week.

(NB 2 PAs required to work together at the same time.)

Rate of pay

£13.50 (plus Mileage)

Essential

I need you to:

• Have experience working with children with ASD;

• Drive me to my chosen activity;

• Support me to actively participate in social activities;

• Be friendly and have an easy-going manner;

• Pick me up and drop me off at Respite Centre.

Desirable

I’d prefer if:

• You have previous experience.

I’d like support with:

• Going trampolining;

• Going swimming;

• Going to the park and the woods;

• Being reminded to use the toilet when out and about.

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.