Social Care Personal Assistant (4 hours per week term time & 6 hours school holidays)

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

Job summary

A local support team in Swansea seeks Personal Assistants to support a young girl with daily care. The ideal candidates are patient and dependable, with experience working with nonverbal individuals. Responsibilities include facilitating outdoor activities and personal care. The role requires good communication, adaptability, and the ability to work independently. Competitive pay of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Respect and understand privacy and confidentiality when working in someone else’s home.
• Confident, mature, and patient.
• Dependable, punctual, and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care including outdoor activities and personal care.
• Change nappy when needed.
• Work independently and follow instructions.

Skills

Experience working with nonverbal individuals

Adaptability and flexibility

Patience

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview

I am a young girl living in the Llangyfelach area of Swansea. I am nonverbal and will require a Personal Assistant to support with daily care. I love Peppa Pig, being outdoors, the beach and water. I communicate by showing pictures. A PA with experience would be advantageous.

We are seeking 2 PAs to work together

Driver required.

Hours

• 4 hours during term time
• 6 hours during school holidays

Rate of pay

£12.21

Tasks involved

• Take me outdoors to the beach
• Take me where I can run and play
• Take me to burn some energy
• Change my nappy when needed

Person specifications

• Respect and understand privacy and confidentiality when working in someone else’s home
• Confident, mature and patient
• Dependable and punctual
• Friendly, easy-going
• Adaptable and flexible is essential
• Willing to work extra hours on occasions
• Support me but not take over
• Able to work independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria
• Able to work to instruction
• Trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Caring and responsible attitude
• Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post (e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid)

Concerning the position

You will be formally employed by the Direct Payment Client, which requires a National Insurance number to be submitted. A six-month probationary period will apply. Salary will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay calculated. A DBS check will need to be processed prior to commencement of employment. Costs are met by Swansea Council.