Social Care Personal Assistant (After school, weekends and school holidays)

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

Job summary

A local support team in Swansea is looking for an energetic Personal Assistant to accompany a young boy during outdoor activities and sports. Responsibilities include engaging in activities that develop social skills, supporting with football and other team sports, and ensuring a friendly, dependable presence. The ideal candidate will have an interest in outdoor activities and experience in sports. The role requires after-school and weekend availability with a pay rate starting at £13.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in outdoor activities like forest walks and nature exploration.
• Should possess experience with skateboarding, scooters, and mountain biking.
• Understanding of sports, especially football and rugby is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with football skills and team sports.
• Engage in new activities to develop social skills.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Interest in outdoor activities

Experience with skateboarding

Understanding of sports

Job description

I am a young boy living in Swansea. I enjoy football and team sports. I love to be outside walking or on the beach. I like going out on my mountain bike, skateboard and scooter. I am looking for an energetic PA to be able to accompany me to go out.

Hours of work: After school, weekends and school holidays. Driver required. Rate of pay: £13.13 per hour. Potentially increased rate based on skills and experience to be discussed at interview.

Essential:

• I need you to have an interest in outdoor activities including forest walks, foraging, beach walks, exploring nature.
• Interests and experiences with skateboarding, scooters and mountain bikes and local pump tracks.
• Interests and understanding of sports, especially football and rugby.

Desirable:

• I’d prefer if: you are able to drive and can be available for after school activities on occasion.

I’d like support with:

• Supporting me with football skills and other team sports.
• Allowing me to explore interests in woodlands and nature.
• Evening and weekends where possible.
• Engaging me in new activities that can develop my social skills.

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.

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.