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 personal care support team in Swansea is seeking a Personal Assistant to supervise a young boy with ASD during outings. The role involves ensuring safety, understanding sensory needs, and communicating effectively. Ideal candidates should have previous experience with children, patience, and a good sense of humour. The position offers a rate of £12.75 per hour, with varied hours including weekends and school holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASD is required.
• Must have patience and a genuine interest in children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the individual at all times.
• Ensure safety and listen to their needs.
• Be adaptable and flexible in approach.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Good sense of humour

Patience

Dependability

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

A little about myself: I am a teenage boy living in Swansea. I love to go out to different parks, go swimming and to bike ability. I love eating at KFC, it is my favourite food. I enjoy people interacting with me and showing 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 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 and Pay

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

Rate of pay: £12.75

Essentials

I need you to:

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

Desirable Qualities

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.

PA Expectations

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.