Social Care Personal Assistant (3 hours term time, 6 hours school holidays)

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 help with community activities and outings. The role requires driving and the ability to support a young boy with ASD and ADHD. Applicants should have experience with children and an easy-going manner. The position offers £12.75 per hour with a probationary period of six months.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and take the client out.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Respect and understanding of privacy and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Take the client out for food and community activities.
• Provide support and companionship during outings.

Skills

Driving skills

Experience with children

Sense of humour

Job description

Overview

Note: this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who receives direct payments.

A little about myself: I am a young boy living in Swansea I have ASD and ADHD. I am a very happy and funny boy. I have a good sense of humour. Sometimes I can be unpredictable I can become violent and verbal which I do not mean, I also like to run off. I will need my PA to be fast and alert. I like to go out for food or ice cream, I like Lego and going out on my bike. I would like to choose what I would like to do.

Role

Driver required to take me out.

Male / female no preference.

Hours and Pay

• Hours of work: 3 hours during school term (plus 20 miles)
• 6 hours during school holidays (plus 30 miles)
• Rate of pay: £12.75

Essential

• Be able to drive to take me out
• Have previous experience
• Let me decide what I would like to do

Desirable

• You have worked with children before
• Have a good sense of humour

Support with

• Going out in the community
• Going out for food

Requirements for the 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.