Job Ref: 769 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)

Swansea City Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea City Council is seeking a Social Care Personal Assistant to support a private client in Swansea. The role is for 3 hours per week with a monthly schedule to be discussed, involving community outings, shopping, and companionship.

A DBS check is required before starting, and there is a six‑month probationary period. You must have a car with business insurance to transport the client and their wheelchair.

Qualifications

• DBS check must be processed prior to start of employment.
• Applicant must be comfortable assisting with a private client in the community.
• Must hold a car and have business insurance for client outings.
• Punctual, reliable, patient and adaptable in a home/community care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support going out in the community and accompany the client on activities.
• Assist with shopping and light outings using a wheelchair.
• Ensure the client’s privacy, safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Be dependable, friendly and arrive on time for shifts.

Skills

Driving

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Reliability

Companionship

Animal-friendly

Job description

Job Ref: 769 - 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 middle-aged lady living in Swansea. I have a small dog and a cat. I have various health conditions. I am looking for a PA to help me with my everyday life and go out in the community. I use a manual wheelchair when I go out. I would like to go shopping and mumbles for a walk. I would also like to take my dog out with me.

Driver required to take me out.

Hours of work

3 hours per week to be discussed.

Rate of pay.

I need you to:

• Like animals as I have a small dog and a cat.
• Be able to lift my lightweight wheelchair
• Have a car big enough for my small lightweight wheelchair
• Be able to push me when I am out.

I’d like support with:

• Going out in the community

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.