Social Care Personal Assistant (10 hours a week)

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

Job summary

A private client in Swansea is seeking a Personal Assistant to support daily activities, including driving for community outings and meal planning. The ideal candidate is dependable, respects confidentiality, and possesses good interpersonal skills. This part-time role offers £13.13 per hour for approximately 10 hours a week, with a six-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Must hold a driver's license to facilitate outings.
• Experience in caregiving roles would be beneficial.
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and cooking meals.
• Facilitate outings and activities in the community.
• Provide emotional support while maintaining independence.

Skills

Driving

Patience

Privacy understanding

Flexibility

Meal planning

Job description

Overview

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 28-year-old neurodivergent woman living in Swansea. I have FND and my main symptoms are chronic fatigue and seizures. This also means I have good and bad days. I spend most of my time at home where I enjoy reading, watching television, or doing something creative. I attend an exercise class and a support group when I am able.

I am looking for a PA to help me get out and about and do more activities. I would also like batch cook or go shopping to make sure I have the ingredients to cook a healthy meal.

Requirements

• Driver required to take me out.
• Female preferred.

Hours and Pay

Hours of work: 10 hours a week to be discussed

Rate of pay: £13.13

Essential

• I need you to:
  • Drive, to be able to take me out in the community.

Desirable

• I’d prefer if you have previous experience.

Support I’d like

• Planning and cooking meals;
• Going out in the community.

What I will need from my PA

• 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.