588 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)


Company:	Swansea City Council
Salary:	from £13.13 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Swansea
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 7-year-old vibrant independent girl who enjoys going out for a play and spending time with my friends and family. I have been diagnosed with ASD and am able to communicate my wants and needs. I have paralysis on my right side. I am very good at using my left side and I can walk and run but can be wobbly on my feet sometimes.

Driver required to take me out.

Female preferred.

Hours of work: 4 hours during term time and 8 hours during school holidays

Rate of pay.

£ 13.13

Essential:

I need you to:

· Provide enriching and fun activities that we can enjoy together.

· Ensure that I am safe out in the community, I need support in recognising dangers

· Be patient with me and take the time to explain to me what is happening and talk me through things. This helps me with transitions.

· To be on time and be happy to take instruction and support to make sure I am well cared for.

Desirable

I’d prefer if:

· You were female.

· You have previous experience working with children with ASD and children with additional needs.

I’d like support to:

· manage transitions

· manage my emotions

· keep myself safe

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 me 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.

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