Social Care Personal Assistant (7.5 hours per week x 39 weeks, 12 hours per week x 13 weeks)

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

Job summary

A caregiving service in Swansea is seeking a personal assistant to support a young boy with ASD during community outings. The position requires an active individual who can ensure the client's safety and provide companionship. Must work alongside another PA, with a total of 7.5 hours per week during term and additional hours during holidays. The rate of pay is £13.13 per hour, and a DBS check is required.

Benefits

Monthly salary

Paid DBS check by Swansea council

Qualifications

• Must work with another PA to ensure safety.
• Desired qualities include patience, maturity, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Take the client out into the community.
• Ensure the client's safety and well-being.

Skills

Active lifestyle

Experience with individuals with autism

Knowledge of ABA techniques

Job description

A little about myself:
I am a young boy living in Swansea. I have ASD and a learning disability. I enjoy outdoor activities and climbing, I enjoy soft play and going to the beach, I will need two staff one to sit with me in the car and one to drive. I am very fast and like to escape. I also have no sense of danger. I do not like dogs barking. I wear a harness with a back strap to stop me running off as I have no sense of danger. I also follow an ABS programme at home and school. You will work with another PA so there will always be two PAs.

Driver required to take me out.

Male / female preferred.

Hours of work
7.5 hours per week (double staffed) x 39 weeks
12 hours per week double staffed x 13 weeks
1 overnight per month ( 9 hours per month )

Rate of pay.
£13.13

Essential:
I need you to:
• Work with another PA
• Ensure I am safe.

Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience.
• You are very active
• Knowledge of ABA

I’d like support with
• Going out in the community

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.