Job Ref: 770 - Social Care...

adult social care; Swansea; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Adult Social Care in Swansea is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a private client living at home. You will assist with personal care, meals, and domestic tasks, enabling a busy, active lifestyle. Hours total 25 per week, with some late and afternoon shifts.

A DBS check is required prior to starting, and a valid driving licence is essential for insurance purposes. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Uk driving licence is required for insurance purposes.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out personal care as needed.
• Prepare meals for the client.
• Assist with domestic tasks and keeping the home tidy.
• Accompany the client on outings and shopping.

Skills

Driving licence

Punctuality

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 middle-aged gentleman who lives in the Marina in my own flat, I have cerebral palsy and sometimes I need time to express myself verbally. I lead a busy fun life. I enjoy going out, watching football, darts, and rugby. I also like food shopping and choosing my own food. I am a very happy chatty person. I have an electric wheelchair which I use when I go out. I use a hoist so experience would be preferred.

Uk driving licence required and over 21 for insurance purposes

Male / female preferred.

Hours of work

25 hours per week – split over 2.5 days. Half day hours would be 12 -5.50pm / 5.50pm -11pm.

Rate of pay.

£13.50

Essential:

I need you to:

• Be happy to carry out personal care
• Be able make my meals
• Be happy to carry out domestic tasks

Desirable

I’d prefer if:

• You have previous experience.
• You have manual handling experience
• You enjoy going out and about

I’d like support with:

• Showering if needed
• Washing, drying, ironing, make my bed.
• Keep my home tidy.
• Accompany me to do what I plan for the day.
• Accompany me shopping.
• Food prep.
• Assist me getting ready for bed.

I'll 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.