Social Care Personal Assistant (4 hours term time, variable hours school holidays)

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

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a personal assistant in Swansea for a teenage boy with ASD. The role involves supervising him during activities, providing companionship, and ensuring his safety. Ideal candidates should have experience with children, especially those with ASD, and possess patience and a good sense of humour. The pay is £12.75 per hour, with flexible hours including weekends and some evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, especially those with ASD.
• Ability to supervise and ensure safety at all times.
• Communicate effectively and be friendly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the individual at all times.
• Listen to their needs and ensure safety.
• Transport the individual safely to activities.

Skills

Patience

Understanding of ASD

Good sense of humour

Job description

A little about myself:
I am a teenage boy living in Swansea. I love to go out to different parks, going swimming and to bike ability. I love eating in KFC, it is my favourite food. I love people interacting me with and showing an interest. I am a beautiful, gentle, loving young man. I have ASD which means I am very sensory. I don’t mind crowds, but I don’t like really loud noises. I don’t have any danger awareness at all, and I need to be supervised closely at all times. I communicate through my iPad and my phone, I can type in the things that I want as I don’t say many words verbally. I can dribble a ball as well as David Beckham.

A driver is required to take me out.

My mum thinks that I wouldn’t mind a male or a female to take me out.

Hours of work
Sunday: 10am – 12pm
2 hours after school one evening (to be discussed)
Variable during school holidays

Rate of pay.
£12.75

Essential:
I need you to:

• Supervise me at all times.
• Ensure I am always safe.
• Listen to what I want.

Desirable
I’d prefer if:

• You have previous experience.
• A knowledge and understanding of ASD.
• You are fun and have a good sense of humour.
• You have a genuine interest in children and young people with ASD.
• Patience and understanding.

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 and communicate with my Mum if I can’t make the session.
Be friendly with an easy-going manner.
Have a good sense of humour.
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.