Social Care Personal Assistant (4hrs term time to be worked on weekend, 6hrs during school holidays)

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 six‑year‑old child living in Swansea. I am currently being assessed for ASD and ADHD. I am highly energetic and thrive in open, outdoor spaces where I can run, climb trees, and explore water play. I am very sociable and enjoy meeting new people. Having others join in with my interests makes activities more enjoyable for me.
I am drawn to physical play and ball games, including football, basketball, and playing with a tennis ball. I am naturally self‑directed and often like to take the lead during activities. I also love being out on my scooter and visiting the park. Riding my bike is one of my favourite things to do, and I would really benefit from more opportunities to go on bike rides in the community.

Driver required to take me out.

Hours of work
4 hours term time – to be worked on the weekend.
6 hours during the school holiday.

Rate of pay: £13.50

Essential:
I need you to:
• Be patient, calm, and able to remain composed in stressful or fast paced situations.
• Be confident and implement routines and clear boundaries, as I may try to test these at times.
• Use distraction techniques and flexible thinking which is helpful
• Be able to think on your feet.
• Be energetic and active
• Be able to keep up with my pace and meet the demands of my chosen activities.
• When out in the community, I require constant supervision and guidance to ensure my safety. For example, I may attempt to walk into the road without noticing traffic, so close monitoring and proactive support are essential.
• I can sometimes display behaviours that challenge, such as hitting out when I am told “no.” It is therefore important that my PA has experience in managing these behaviours safely and confidently, using positive approaches and consistent strategies.
• To be is gentle, chatty, and happy, someone with a calm, positive attitude who can support me through any challenges I face.
• When working in the family home, it is also essential that the PA is comfortable around dogs, as there are two in the household.

Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• I love cycling and going out for a bike ride would be great.
• I love to visit climbing centres so going there would be great.

I’d like support with:
• Accessing the local community to do activities that I enjoy.
• Supporting me at home doing jigsaws, playing cars, building Lego.

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.