Social Care Personal Assistant (Flexible hours, ranging from 10-20 hours p/w)
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 677 |
Summary
I am a 31-year-old female, living in Manselton, Swansea. I currently live alone in my first home. I am a chemistry graduate, and now work full-time in Swansea University, in data science. I really enjoy socialising, live music, eating out, going for long walks, travel, craft fairs, and many other things. I also volunteer at a young disabled drama group, and Llys Nini Animal Rescue Centre. But due to my epilepsy, I am unable to do these things without a companion. I aim to employ a personal assistant to enable me to go out more independently, and not only when friends and family are available. At present, I have absence and blackout type seizures.
Driver required to take me out.
Male / female preferred –no preference.
Hours of work
As I currently work full time, the role would mainly be weekday evenings and Saturday/Sunday daytime, and possibly weekdays if annual leave was taken.
Hours will be flexible, ranging from 10-20 hours per week. This can be mutually agreed.
Rate of pay.
£13.13
Any mileage and expenses would also be covered.
Essential:
I need you to:
• Accompany me to various social events, but not necessarily take part in the activity, and just observe, allowing my independent social interaction.
• Ensure I am safe during, and after, a seizure, and assist me with taking the correct medication post-seizure.
• Supervise me when I am using cooking equipment.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience.
• You were comfortable to be involved with the voluntary activities mentioned above.
I’d like support with
The main task is being my companion, as explained in the section about me. I would need somebody to take me to carry out my weekly shop.
Driving licence is therefore essential, as this offers more scope for travel
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.
Driver required to take me out.
Male / female preferred –no preference.
Hours of work
As I currently work full time, the role would mainly be weekday evenings and Saturday/Sunday daytime, and possibly weekdays if annual leave was taken.
Hours will be flexible, ranging from 10-20 hours per week. This can be mutually agreed.
Rate of pay.
£13.13
Any mileage and expenses would also be covered.
Essential:
I need you to:
• Accompany me to various social events, but not necessarily take part in the activity, and just observe, allowing my independent social interaction.
• Ensure I am safe during, and after, a seizure, and assist me with taking the correct medication post-seizure.
• Supervise me when I am using cooking equipment.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience.
• You were comfortable to be involved with the voluntary activities mentioned above.
I’d like support with
The main task is being my companion, as explained in the section about me. I would need somebody to take me to carry out my weekly shop.
Driving licence is therefore essential, as this offers more scope for travel
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.