Social Care Personal Assistant (3 hours/week - term-time and 10 hours/week - school holidays)

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

Overview

I am a 10‑year‑old boy living in Swansea. I am diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, communication delay, and Pica, and I currently do not speak. I need a grown‑up friend who is strong, observant, and preferably male to act as my personal assistant (PA) and driver.

Hours and Pay

• 3 hours per week on Saturdays or Sundays (during term‑time) and 10 miles (per trip)
• 10 hours per week on flexible days and times (during school holidays) and 20 miles (per trip)
• Pay: £13.13 per hour, paid monthly.

Essential Requirements

• Alert and observant to help me navigate safely, especially if I start chewing inappropriate items.
• Knowledge and experience of ASD to interpret my non‑verbal cues.
• Warm, patient, playful, and calm when I become overwhelmed.
• Respect for my privacy and confidentiality.

ah3>Desirable Requirements

• Male preferred.
• Previous experience as a PA or in a similar role.

Support Duties

• Personal care, including nappy changing.
• Driving me out to places I enjoy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
• Be confident, mature, and patient.
• Be dependable and arrive on time.
• Maintain an easy‑going, friendly demeanor.
• Be adaptable and flexible in scheduling.
• Provide support without taking over.
• Have valid business insurance on your car to transport clients.

Probation and DBS

A six‑month probationary period will apply. The salary will be paid monthly. A DBS check must be processed before commencing employment; costs of the DBS will be covered where eligible.