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Social Care Personal Assistant (10 hours p/w term time & 15 hours during school holidays)

Job details
Posting date: 10 October 2024
Salary: £12.75 to £12.75 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 09 November 2024
Location: Swansea, Wales
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Direct Payments Team
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 485

Summary

I am a young boy living in Swansea. I have ASD, Down Syndrome and Learning difficulties . I am a happy go lucky boy. I am very friendly. I am no trouble. I get frustrated as I struggle to communicate. I enjoy playing with my tablet and watching You tube videos. I also enjoy playing with my toys. Once I have had enough, I will stop. I can get frustrated and throw my toys, but this will mean that I need personal care. I do not like dogs as they can trigger me. I will need to avoid noisy places. Some things will depend on my mood. I am looking for a PA to get to know me and help me have some fun.

Driver required to take me out.

Male / female preferred.

Hours of work
Sunday

10 hours per week during school term (15 miles)
15 hours per week during school holidays (20 miles)

Rate of pay.
£12.75

Essential:
I need you to:

• Be able to carry out personal care
• Ensure I am safe as I do not understand danger
• Have previous experience

Desirable
I’d prefer if:

• You are patient
• You give me time to get to know you

I’d like support with
• Personal care
• Making sure I am safe
• Making sure I use my car seat and I am safe in the car
• Taking me out to soft play or the beach.

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.