Social Care Personal Assistant (6 hours per week - days/times flexible subject to appointments)

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

Job summary

A private client support service is seeking a caregiver to assist a young lady in Swansea with a functional neurological disorder. The role entails driving her to community activities like swimming and bingo. This position offers flexible hours with a pay rate of £13.13 per hour. Candidates must be patient, adaptable, and respectful of privacy. A probationary period applies, and appropriate insurance is needed.

Qualifications

• Patient with a functional neurological disorder and chronic health issues.
• Must have business insurance for your car.

Responsibilities

• Drive the client to community activities.
• Ensure the client's comfort and safety during outings.

Skills

Driving clients to activities

Patience

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Overview

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who receives direct payments.

Personal Information

The client is a young lady living in Swansea with a Functional Neurological Disorder that affects her speech, as well as chronic pain and chronic fatigue. She uses her phone to talk when needed and wishes to participate in community activities such as Mind groups, swimming, and bingo.

Job Details

Hours of work: 6 hours per week (days and times are flexible unless an appointment is scheduled).

Rate of pay: £13.13 per hour.

Essential Requirements

• Drive the client to community activities.
• Be patient.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience driving similar clients.

Additional Support Items

• Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
• Be confident, mature and patient.
• 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.

Employment Conditions

A trial period will involve a six‑month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly. Annual leave is calculated on a pro‑rata basis. A DBS must be processed before any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea Council where the applicant is eligible.