Social Care Personal Assistant (5 hours per week)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local assistance program in Swansea is looking for a personal assistant to provide care and support for an individual with specific needs. The role involves assisting with personal care, ensuring privacy, and helping with outings. Candidates should be dependable, adaptable, and have insurance for their vehicle. Work hours are Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at a rate of £12.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Carry out personal care if needed.
• Help with toilet assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support.
• Assist with outings and leisure activities.

Job description

A little about myself:
I am a middle-aged man living with my family in Swansea. I am autistic, have a severe learning disability, Pica and epilepsy. I am non-verbal but I will show you what I want. I enjoy watching people carrying out their daily activities. I like to go out in the car and like to walk short distance. I will need my PA to carry out personal care. I like to go out and eat my family will tell you what I can and can’t eat.

Driver required to take me out.

Male / female preferred.

Hours of work
Saturday 11am – 4pm

Rate of pay.
£12.75

Essential:
I need you to:
• Carry out personal care if needed
• Help me with the toilet

Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous

I’d like support with
• Going out for a walk
• Using the toilet

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.