Social Care Personal Assistant (4 hours during term time and 8 hours during school holidays)

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

Job summary

A child care support service in Swansea is seeking a driver for a vibrant young girl with ASD. The role involves providing enriching activities, ensuring safety during outings, and supporting the child during transitions. Applicants should preferably be female, have experience with children with additional needs, and possess business insurance for their vehicle. The position offers hours of 4 during term time and 8 during school holidays, at a pay rate of £13.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Must have business insurance for the car.
• Preferably female.

Responsibilities

• Take the child out for activities and ensure safety.
• Provide enriching and fun activities.
• Manage the child's emotions and transitions.

Skills

Patience

Experience with children with ASD

Ability to manage transitions

Dependability

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

A little about myself: I am a 7-year-old vibrant independent girl who enjoys going out for a play and spending time with my friends and family. I have ASD and am able to communicate my wants and needs. I have paralysis on my right side. I am very good at using my left side and I can walk and run but can be wobbly on my feet sometimes.

Position

Driver required to take me out. Female preferred.

Hours and Pay

Hours of work: 4 hours during term time and 8 hours during school holidays

Rate of pay: £13.13

Essential

• I need you to provide enriching and fun activities that we can enjoy together.
• Ensure that I am safe out in the community; I need support in recognising dangers.
• Be patient with me and take the time to explain to me what is happening and talk me through things. This helps me with transitions.
• To be on time and be happy to take instruction and support to make sure I am well cared for.

Desirable

• I’d prefer if you were female.
• You have previous experience working with children with ASD and children with additional needs.

Support Expectations

• Manage transitions
• Manage my emotions
• Keep myself safe

PA Responsibilities

• 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 me 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.