Social Care Personal Assistant (4 hours per week term time, 10 hours per week school holidays)

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

Job summary

A young boy based in Swansea is seeking a personal assistant to support him in social activities. The role involves driving him to fun places and ensuring his safety while adapting to his needs. The ideal candidate should have experience with children who have special needs, particularly communication skills and emotional support. The position offers a rate of £12.75 per hour, with specific working hours during term time and school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with children who have ASD and GDD.
• Ability to understand non-verbal cues.
• Experience in calm and safe situations.

Responsibilities

• Take client to social spaces and fun activities.
• Ensure safety and emotional support.
• Adapt activities based on cues.

Skills

Understanding non-verbal communication

Experience with children with special needs

Ability to regulate emotions in safe environments

Patience and adaptability

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 am a young boy with ASD, GDD and PICA. I love to run and play outside in the fresh air. I really like kitchens and cooking and mixing ingredients together. I have no sense of danger so need to hold hands when we are out and about. I am good in the car and will sit in the car seat with no problems. If I get overwhelmed, food and firm cuddles will help me to regulate. I am fast on my feet, so you will need to be fit and able to run after me if I manage to get away from you.


I will need a PA who drives to take me to social spaces and fun places for me to play and have lots of fun. I will need a booster seat for the car.

Female preferred.

Hours of work
4 hours per week term time and 10 miles.
10 hours per week school holidays and 20 miles

Rate of pay.
£12.75

Essential:
I need you to:
• Understand me , I am non-verbal, though I can communicate with gestures and by pulling your hand.
• I will need someone who has knowledge and experience of working with kids like me, who can pick up my cues and respond to me in the ways
• I need to help regulate my emotions if the world becomes a bit overwhelming.

Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You were able to be flexible in where we go for our activities, so that if one place is a bit too much, we can go to a more suitable place.

I’d like support with
• Having lots of fun in safe social situations.
• Calming down if I become overwhelmed.

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.