Job Ref: 562 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)

Swansea City Council; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea City Council is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a private client in Swansea. The role involves accompanying the client to outdoor activities in the community, including swimming, with a focus on safety, confidentiality and flexibility.

The position requires a driver with access to a car, and previous experience is preferred. A six-month probationary period applies; DBS checks will be processed prior to starting, with costs covered by the council where eligible.

Qualifications

• Be able to drive.
• Have a car.
• You like the outdoors.
• You like swimming.
• You have previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the client to outdoor activities in the community.
• Be punctual and adapt to the client’s needs during outings.

Skills

Driving

Own car

Outdoors

Swimming

Experience

Job description

Job Ref: 562 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)

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 young man living in Swansea. I have autism and I struggle to express myself. I love to do outdoor activities, climbing and walking. I also enjoy going to the LC2 swimming and cooking. I am looking for a PA to accompany me to go out in the community.

Driver required to take me out.

Hours of work

Evenings Wednesday and Thursday 2 hours per week.

Rate of pay.

I need you to:

• Be able to drive.
• Have a car.
• You like the outdoors.
• You like swimming.
• You have previous experience.

I’d like support with

• Going to outdoor activities

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.