Social Care Personal Assistant (6 hours per week)
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Newton, Swansea |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 662 |
Summary
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 34-year-old woman. I have a traumatic brain injury but live independently in Newton.
I am partially sighted and have a slightly unsteady gait.
I like to stay fit and active to support both my physical and mental health. I like to attend the gym in Penlan four times per week.
Driver required to take me to the gym.
Male / female preferred – no preference.
Hours of work
Mondays: 08.30–12.00*
*Other hours to be agreed at interview.
Total: 6 hours per week
Rate of pay
£13.13
Essential
I need you to:
• Drive me to the gym in Penlan;
• Spot for me when I’m lifting weights overhead.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience of working with people with disabilities;
• Enjoy being in the gym.
I’d like support with:
• Transport to the gym;
• Overhead lifts.
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.
A little about myself:
I am a 34-year-old woman. I have a traumatic brain injury but live independently in Newton.
I am partially sighted and have a slightly unsteady gait.
I like to stay fit and active to support both my physical and mental health. I like to attend the gym in Penlan four times per week.
Driver required to take me to the gym.
Male / female preferred – no preference.
Hours of work
Mondays: 08.30–12.00*
*Other hours to be agreed at interview.
Total: 6 hours per week
Rate of pay
£13.13
Essential
I need you to:
• Drive me to the gym in Penlan;
• Spot for me when I’m lifting weights overhead.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience of working with people with disabilities;
• Enjoy being in the gym.
I’d like support with:
• Transport to the gym;
• Overhead lifts.
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.