Social Services Personal Assistant (8 hours x 13 weeks per year) during school holidays
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Pontarddulais, Swansea |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 687 |
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 five-year-old little boy living in the Pontardulais area of Swansea. I have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Global Developmental Delay. I enjoy activities that help me stay regulated, such as going for long walks in the community. I rely on my parent / carers to meet all my care needs, including personal care.
Hours of work
During School Holidays
8 hours x 13 weeks a year
Rate of pay.
£13.13
Essential:
I need you to:
• Have a good understanding of neurodivergence, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is important when supporting me.
• Build trust through empathy, patience, and a genuine ability to connect with me.
• Support my routine as this is very important to me.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You Understand the importance of consistency and provides support with kindness and respect.
I’d like support with:
• Accessing activities in the community that keep me active, engaged, and help me stay regulated, especially during the school holidays.
• Helping me feel calm, safe, and supported especially when routines change.
•Having the opportunity to develop independence and positive experiences outside of the family home.
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 and communicate if there is an issue.
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 five-year-old little boy living in the Pontardulais area of Swansea. I have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Global Developmental Delay. I enjoy activities that help me stay regulated, such as going for long walks in the community. I rely on my parent / carers to meet all my care needs, including personal care.
Hours of work
During School Holidays
8 hours x 13 weeks a year
Rate of pay.
£13.13
Essential:
I need you to:
• Have a good understanding of neurodivergence, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is important when supporting me.
• Build trust through empathy, patience, and a genuine ability to connect with me.
• Support my routine as this is very important to me.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You Understand the importance of consistency and provides support with kindness and respect.
I’d like support with:
• Accessing activities in the community that keep me active, engaged, and help me stay regulated, especially during the school holidays.
• Helping me feel calm, safe, and supported especially when routines change.
•Having the opportunity to develop independence and positive experiences outside of the family home.
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 and communicate if there is an issue.
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.