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

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

Job summary

A private client family in Swansea seeks a Personal Assistant to support their energetic child with ASD. The role involves engaging the child in fun activities and assisting with communication. Candidates should be patient, warm, and have knowledge of ASD. The position offers flexible hours and a pay rate of £13.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Quick and watchful eye for an energetic child.
• Ability to read non-verbal cues.
• Values privacy and confidentiality.
• Business car insurance for client transport.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with ASD through engaging activities.
• Assist in communication by showing and taking.
• Ensure the child is calm and supported during overwhelming moments.

Skills

Knowledge of ASD

Patience

Warmth

Playful spirit

Calm approach

Job description

Overview

Adventure Buddy Wanted, for one amazing little explorer… A private client seeks a Personal Assistant who can drive to exciting places for a child with ASD, PICA, and GDD. The child is energetic, enjoys water, sand, sensory activities, soft play zones, and Peppa Pig. The role requires someone who can listen, understand, and bring fun while supporting communication by showing and taking. The family prefers the assistant to be home by 18:00 for the evening routine.

Hours and Pay

Term time: 4 hours/week, up to 10 miles. School holidays: 8 hours/week, up to 15 miles. £13.13 per hour.

My family is flexible—we’ll work together to get the right fit.

What I Need from You

• A quick and watchful eye (I\'m fast and curious!)
• Knowledge of ASD and how to read non-verbal cues
• Patience, warmth, and a playful spirit
• A calm approach when I feel overwhelmed
• Someone who values privacy and confidentiality
• Business car insurance for client transport

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience supporting children with ASD
• Skills in building emotional resilience
• A knack for turning everyday moments into magic

Concerning the position

A six-month probationary period will apply. Salary will be paid monthly. Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis. A DBS must be processed prior to commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where the applicant is eligible.