646 - Social Care Personal Assistant...

Adult Social Care; Swansea; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Adult Social Care in Swansea is seeking a part-time personal assistant to support a private client with epilepsy and autism. You will accompany him to activities, including gym visits, and help with daily routines in a respectful, confidential manner.

The role is 3 hours per week on Fridays, with potential extra hours during college holidays. A six-month probation applies, and a DBS check will be processed before starting. Driver with car insurance for client outings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Be happy to attend the gym with me.
• Desirable previous experience.
• Support with going to the gym.
• Must respect privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Attend gym sessions with client and assist as needed.
• Travel with client to activities in a punctual, reliable manner.
• Be patient, mature and supportive without taking over.
• Maintain discretion and protect sensitive information.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Friendly

Confidentiality

Job description

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 teenage boy living in Morriston. I attend college. I have epilepsy, but have not had a seizure in two years. I also have autism. I am quiet, but like talking about things that I like. I enjoy sport and would like to go to a gym. I also like gaming and playing games on my Xbox and Oculus. I am looking for a young PA.

Driver required to take me out.

Male preferred.

Hours of work

3 hours per week on a Friday (more hours will be available during college holidays)

Rate of pay

£13.50

Essential

I need you to:

• Be happy to attend the gym with me.

Desirable

I’d prefer if:

• You have previous experience.

I’d like support with:

• Going to the gym.

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.