Personal Assistant & Driver for ASD Support (Child)

Direct Payments Team; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Swansea seeks a personal assistant for a young boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role involves providing personal care, driving the client to activities, and supporting him while ensuring safety and confidentiality. Ideal candidates should be warm, observant, and patient, preferably male. Flexibility in scheduling is essential. The pay is £13.13 per hour for a total of up to 13 hours per week, paid monthly.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret non-verbal cues effectively.
• Experience working as a personal assistant or in a similar role.
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance.
• Drive the client to enjoyable locations.

Skills

Alert and observant

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Warm and patient demeanor

Flexibility

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’m a 10-year-old boy living in Swansea. I am full of energy, curiosity, and smiles. I love being outside climbing, exploring enclosed parks, and going on adventures. I’m sensory-seeking and always noticing the world around me. I’ve been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), communication delay, and Pica. I do not speak yet, but I am great at showing you what I need by leading you to it.

I’m looking for a grown-up friend who is strong, observant, and preferably male. I need a Personal Assistant who can take me to exciting places where I can climb, play, and explore safely. You will need to be alert and ready to swoop in if I start munching something I should not, because I sometimes do! It’s important that you drive to take me to the places I enjoy.

Driver required to take me out.

Male preferred.

Hours of work
3 hours per week (Saturday or Sunday) plus 10 miles, during term-time
10 hours per week (flexible days and times) plus 20 miles, during school holidays

Rate of pay
£13.13

Essential
I need you to:
• Have a quick and watchful eye (I’m fast and curious!);
• Have knowledge and experience of ASD and how to read my non-verbal cues;
• Be patient, warm, with a playful spirit;
• Have a calm approach when I feel overwhelmed;
• Be someone who values privacy and confidentiality.

Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You were male;
• You have previous experience.

I’d like support with:
• Personal care – nappy changing;
• Going out to the places I enjoy.

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.