Social Care Personal Assistant (4 hours per week, 6 hours per week during school holidays)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 690 |
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 14-year-old girl living in Swansea, I live with my mum and my younger brother. I have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and I am experiencing challenges with my mental health. When in the community, I can become withdrawn and anxious if I am overwhelmed. I enjoy activities that help me stay regulated, such going for drives. I also like visiting Starbucks and Boots. I also enjoy watching horror films. I am kind, funny and witty, it will take me a while to warm up to you, so I need patience first.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
4 hours per week and 6 hours per week during school holidays
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.
• Understand that I can become overwhelmed in public places.
• Have the ability to recognise triggers for anxiety and respond in a sensitive way.
• Understand my sensory needs and how the environment can impact my wellbeing.
• Have strong relationship building skills, if I need extra reassurance and stability.
• Have the ability to support emotional regulation and help me feel safe and understood.
• Have knowledge of coping strategies and grounding techniques to help support me if/when I become distressed
• Have an understanding of the importance of consistency and provides support with kindness and respect
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have an interest in horror films
• You have an interest in makeup and skincare
I’d like support with:
• Accessing the community and visit places that match my interests.
• Help me feel safe, calm, and reassured in new, busy, or unpredictable environments.
• Having the Opportunity to develop independence outside of my family, as I currently have limited social interaction beyond these settings.
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 14-year-old girl living in Swansea, I live with my mum and my younger brother. I have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and I am experiencing challenges with my mental health. When in the community, I can become withdrawn and anxious if I am overwhelmed. I enjoy activities that help me stay regulated, such going for drives. I also like visiting Starbucks and Boots. I also enjoy watching horror films. I am kind, funny and witty, it will take me a while to warm up to you, so I need patience first.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
4 hours per week and 6 hours per week during school holidays
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.
• Understand that I can become overwhelmed in public places.
• Have the ability to recognise triggers for anxiety and respond in a sensitive way.
• Understand my sensory needs and how the environment can impact my wellbeing.
• Have strong relationship building skills, if I need extra reassurance and stability.
• Have the ability to support emotional regulation and help me feel safe and understood.
• Have knowledge of coping strategies and grounding techniques to help support me if/when I become distressed
• Have an understanding of the importance of consistency and provides support with kindness and respect
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have an interest in horror films
• You have an interest in makeup and skincare
I’d like support with:
• Accessing the community and visit places that match my interests.
• Help me feel safe, calm, and reassured in new, busy, or unpredictable environments.
• Having the Opportunity to develop independence outside of my family, as I currently have limited social interaction beyond these settings.
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.