Social Care Personal Assistant (Saturday or Sunday 10-3 or 11-4)

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

Job summary

A private client in Swansea is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a child with special needs. The role involves driving, personal care, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and a friendly, adaptable demeanor. Duties include engaging in community outings and ensuring safety during activities. The position is for alternate weekends, offering £13.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care.
• Experience in working with children with special needs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Drive the client for outings and engage in activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Personal care

Calm demeanor

Driving

Experience in similar roles

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Overview

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: Would you like to be my friend? Hi, I’m a 10-year-old boy living in Swansea looking for a PA. A little about me, I love socialising and meeting new people my mam tells me I’m a social butterfly. I like high fives, fist pumps and hugs. I enjoy going for walks, messy play, going to the park and jumping on trampolines. I don’t have a very good attention span, and I can easily get overwhelmed, and my behaviour can be a little challenging. If you think we would be a good match please get in touch as I’d love to meet you.

Role details

• Driver required to take me out.
• Male / female preferred.
• Hours of work: Alternate Saturdays/Sundays for 5/6 hours
• Rate of pay: £13.13

Essential

I need you to:

• Can provide me with personal care.
• Can be my calm when the world around me becomes stormy and difficult for me to navigate.
• Have experience in this line of work
• Can drive so we can go on adventures while singing along to my favourite songs.

Desirable

I’d prefer if:

• You are fun any bubbly

I’d like support with

• Personal care
• Going out in the community

PA responsibilities

• 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.