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

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

Job summary

A supportive care agency in Wales is seeking Personal Assistants to support a young individual with nonverbal communication in outdoor activities. Candidates must be dependable, patient, and respectful of privacy, with a strong willingness to learn. A clean driving license is required. The position offers £12.21 per hour with part-time hours during term time and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with special needs.
• Patience and a caring attitude are essential.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Take the individual to outdoor activities.
• Assist with personal care needs.
• Provide support while respecting privacy.

Skills

Experience with nonverbal communication

Confidence and maturity

Adaptability and flexibility

Trustworthiness and reliability

Job description

Overview

I am a young girl living the Llangyfelach area of Swansea. I am nonverbal. I am young in my ways and will need Personal Assistant to change me. I love Peppa pig, I love being outdoors the beach and water. I communicate by showing pictures. A PA with experience would be an advantage.

We are looking for

We are looking for 2 x PAs to work together. Driver required.

Hours

4 hours during term time
6 hours during school holiday.

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

Type of person required

• A person who respects and understands the importance of privacy and confidentiality when working in someone else’s home
• Someone who is confident, mature and has patience
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time
• A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
• Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions
• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
• Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria
• Someone who is able to work to instruction
• Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Someone with a 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 trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay calculated. A DBS will need to be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs are met by Swansea council.