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

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

Job summary

A private client support organization in Swansea is seeking a female Personal Assistant to support a young boy with Autism. Responsibilities include supervising activities, driving to different venues, and ensuring safety and engagement. Applicants should have a valid driving license, car insurance, and the ability to adapt to the child's needs. The role offers £12.75 per hour, with specific hours during the school year and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be a confident and mature individual.
• Experience in supporting children with special needs is preferred.
• Must respect privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the individual at all times during activities.
• Drive the individual to parks and soft play.
• Assist in chosen activities while ensuring safety.

Skills

Driving skills

Experience in childcare

Adaptability

Patience

Confidentiality

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 living in Swansea, I have Autism, GDD and ADHD. I am a very hyperactive boy who loves to be on the go constantly. I would need to be supervised at all times. I love to ride my scooter but need some assistance doing this I also love going to soft play, going to an any park and going for walks. My favourite thing to eat is McDonalds and I also like KFC. I am looking for a female PA to take me out to burn some energy and keep me busy.

Driver required to take me out.

Female preferred.

Hours of work
4 hours x 39 weeks plus 30 miles (Weekdays after school)
8 hours x 13 weeks (school holidays) plus 30 miles (Weekdays preferred morning or afternoon)

Rate of pay.
£12.75

Essential:
I need you to:
• Can drive and have a car to take me out
• You are female

Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience.

I’d like support with
• Accompany me to soft play supervising me at all times.
• Accompany me to do my chosen activity.

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.