Social Care Personal Assistant (6 hours per week term time, 10 hours per week school holidays)

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

Job summary

A client in Swansea is seeking a part-time carer to provide support and companionship. The role requires 6 hours a week during school terms and 10 hours during holidays, with specific hours on Mondays and Tuesdays. Candidates must have relevant experience, patience, and a friendly demeanor. The role offers an hourly rate of £13.13, with a probationary period and DBS processing required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a carer.
• Patience is essential in dealing with sensitive needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in chosen activities.
• Work collaboratively with the other PA.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Experience

Patience

Active

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 teenage boy living in Swansea with my mum and twin sister. I am autistic, I have sensory processing disorder, OCD and challenging behaviour. I am looking for a carer to help me and my family. I enjoy the trampoline park and swimming.

Hours of work
6 hours a week during school term and 10 hours per week during school holidays.

The hours are currently under review with plans to increase
Usual hours are Monday and Tuesday 4-7pm in school term time and to be discussed for school holidays.

You will be working with my other PA.

Rate of pay.
£13.13

Essential:
I need you to:
• Have experience
• Be patient

Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You are active

I’d like support with
• Accompany me and my PA to my chosen activity
• Support my PA

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.