607 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 young girl with a diagnosis of ASD and a learning disability. I have communication, sensory and behavioural needs. I am non-verbal but communicate by hand pulling and different vocal sounds e.g. growling or laughing. I am generally happy, affectionate, creative and I enjoy watching YouTube on my iPad, looking through books, watching Peppa Pig, Gabby’s Dollhouse and listening to nursery rhymes and dancing. I can mobilise independently and have a manual wheelchair that I use time to time in the community. I am sensitive to loud unpredictable noise, I enjoy open spaces and a quiet environment, and I enjoy spending time outside. My mum is happy to be contacted at any time, if I am upset. Driver required to take me out. Female only Hours of work 4 hours per week Weekend required – times can be discussed Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to: • Drive to be able to take me to activities • Ensure I am safe, by holding my hand or using my wheelchair • Help me with meals, fluids – predict needs. • Managing money – keeping receipts • Support to attend accessible activities – e.g. NAS • Comfortable with nappy changes. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You have previous experience. I’d like support with • Mealtimes and fluids – I enjoy a McDonalds when out in the community. • Nappy changes when necessary • Communicate with parents effectively • To attend or take part in activities • To chang clothing e.g. If split drink • Pushing the wheelchair • Accessing my iPad • Managing my money 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.
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630 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 teenage boy who has global development delay, psychosis which is managed with medication and a chromosomal deletion which brings a variety of special needs. I enjoy history and ancestry and enjoy asking questions on anything, sometimes they can be personal. I am a funny boy who enjoys singing. I love going to charity shops and love eating, which needs to monitored. I have dyspraxia and hypermobility and walking can sometimes be hard for me. Sometimes I need support with social norms, like asking appropriate questions. I need help looking out for danger, and need support building up my independence skills. Driver required to take me out. Male / female preferred. Hours of work Evenings and/or weekends. Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to: • Take me out in the community to build my independence and social skills • Taking me out to do activities that I enjoy like going to the gym, going to charity shops Desirable I’d prefer if: • You have experience working with children with complex needs • You had some knowledge of psychosis I’d like support with • taking my medication when needed (training and support provided) 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 open minded and doesn’t take offense easily and can manage awkward social interactions positively 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.
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634 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 middle-aged man living in Swansea. I am non-verbal but after time you will understand me. I love a hug and like to shake your hand to find out your name. I have low blood pressure and tend to faint with no warning. I enjoy going to the pub to watch a band. I would like to do new things like bowling, cinema or going out to eat. I am looking for a PA to go out on a weekend as I love to watch Emmerdale on a weekday. Driver required to take me out. Female preferred. Hours of work 5 hours a week on a weekend plus mileage when you take me out. Rate of pay £13.50 Essential: I need you to: • Have previous experience; • Spend time with me to understand me; • Drive to be able to take me out. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You are young and bubbly. 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.
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645 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 middle-aged man living in Swansea. I am non-verbal but after time you will understand me. I love a hug and like to shake your hand to find out your name. I have low blood pressure and tend to faint with no warning. I enjoy going to the pub to watch a band. I would like to do new things like bowling, cinema or going out to eat. I am looking for a PA to go out on a weekend as I love to watch Emmerdale on a weekday. Driver required to take me out. Female preferred. Hours of work 5 hours a week on a weekend plus mileage when you take me out. Rate of pay £13.50 Essential: I need you to: • Have previous experience; • Spend time with me to understand me; • Drive to be able to take me out. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You are young and bubbly. 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.
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646 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 teenage boy living in Morriston. I attend college. I have epilepsy, but have not had a seizure in two years. I also have autism. I am quiet, but like talking about things that I like. I enjoy sport and would like to go to a gym. I also like gaming and playing games on my Xbox and Oculus. I am looking for a young PA. Driver required to take me out. Male preferred. Hours of work 3 hours per week on a Friday (more hours will be available during college holidays) Rate of pay £13.50 Essential I need you to: • Be happy to attend the gym with me. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You have previous experience. I’d like support with: • Going to the gym. 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.
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647 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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’m 8 years old, and I have Autism (ASD) and a Learning Disability (LD). I’m also on the pathway for ADHD. I don’t use words to talk, but I show you what I need through my actions. I’m strong, busy, full of energy, and I love being outside! I need someone to help me explore the world safely. I don’t always understand danger, so I need an adult who can keep me safe when we’re out and about. Driver required to take me out. Male preferred. Hours of work 4 hours per week on a weekend 10 hours per week during school holidays (Flexible days and times) Rate of pay £13.50 Essential I need you to: • Take me out into the community and help me explore safely; • Understand my sensory needs and help me enjoy the things I love; • Be patient when I get fixated on something — it’s part of how I experience the world; • Help me have fun while keeping me safe. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You are physically fit and able to run - I’m fast and love to move!; • Are vigilant and aware of your surroundings - I need someone who’s always looking out for me; • You are experienced with children like me - especially those with Autism and Learning Disabilities; • You are creative and playful; • You are kind and patient - I need someone who understands me, even when I don’t use words. 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.
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652 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 young boy living in Swansea. I have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, and Learning Difficulties (LD). I am a happy-go-lucky boy. I am very friendly and no trouble, but I do get frustrated sometimes as I struggle to communicate. I enjoy playing with my tablet and watching YouTube videos. I also enjoy playing with my toys. Once I have had enough, I will stop. I can get frustrated and throw my toys about, but this will mean that I need personal care. I do not like dogs as they can trigger me. I will need to avoid noisy places. Some things will depend on my mood. I am looking for a PA to get to know me and help me have some fun. Driver required to take me out. Male / female preferred. Hours of work Sundays: • 10 hours per week during school term (15 miles); • 15 hours per week during school holidays (20 miles). Rate of pay £13.50 Essential I need you to: • Be able to carry out personal care for me; • Ensure I am safe, as I do not understand danger; • Have previous experience. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You are patient; • You can give me time to get to know you. I’d like support with: • Personal care; • Making sure I am safe; • Making sure I use my car-seat, and am safe in the car; • Taking me out to soft play or the beach. 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.
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668 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.13 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 young person who enjoys getting out into the Community and taking part in fun activities. I love swimming, and trying out adventurous places like Ninja Warrior. I’m also interested in gymnastics and enjoy spending time with other children my age. Being outdoors is also important to me. I like walking along the seafront, going to the park, and visiting cafés. I need some support to access these activities, so that I can build independence and have fun whilst giving my family a short break from caring. Driver required to take me out. Male / female preferred. Hours of work • 4 hours per week* during term-time; • 6 hours per week* during school holidays. *Hours preferably to be worked on a Saturday morning. Rate of pay £13.13 Essential I need you to: • Support me within the Community to help keep me safe; • Remind me what I need to do when crossing the road; • Know that when I’m bored I may attempt to run away, so it’s important that I am engaged in activities I enjoy; • Recognise that, although I love treat foods, it’s important that I only have these in moderation. Desirable I’d prefer if my PA: • Is patient and calm, especially when I become upset or refuse to move; • Can use clear language and repeat instructions when needed; • Understands that I like routine and feel more settled when I know what is happening next; • Is encouraging, and celebrates my achievements, even small ones. I’d like support with: • Accessing activities I enjoy, such as swimming, gymnastics, and going for walks; • Developing my social-skills and confidence when spending time with peers; • Staying safe in the Community, especially around roads and unfamiliar places. 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; Support me with my independence; 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.
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673 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Please note this is not a Swansea City Council job. You will be working with a private client who receives direct payments. A little about myself: I am a charming and calm 14-year-old boy, living in Swansea, with a diagnosis of ADHD. I enjoy walking on the beach, looking for stones and rock pools. I like going to the cinema (I really enjoy a horror movie). I like bowling and I also really enjoy gaming and computers. I can be a bit anxious, and I would like you to support me with social interactions and to improve my independence. As my long-time goal, I would like to join a gym and build my confidence. Driver required to take me out. Male preferred. Hours of work 3 hours per week term time, 6 hours per week school holidays. Days to be agreed with family. Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to be: ● Confident, mature, reliable, and patient ● Friendly, calm and easy going ● Firm and consistent and able to set clear boundaries ● Able to deal with difficult behaviours safely when they pop up ● Understand ADHD ● Have previous experience and knowledge of neurodivergence Desirable I’d prefer if: ● You were first aid trained ● You have previous experience I’d like support with • Going out in the community. • Social interactions. • Building my confidence. 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. Non-judgmental to neurodivergent needs. 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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708 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)
Swansea City Council - Swansea
from £13.13 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
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 middle-aged man living in Swansea. I have a moderate learning disability. I often need prompting as my memory is not the same since I had a Stroke. My passion is Rugby. My favourite thing to do is to watch the Ospreys. I would like a PA to be able to take me to watch the Ospreys game. I would like my PA to drive me to the game and accompany me to watch the game and have a meal. Driver required to take me out. Male preferred. Hours of work 6 hours per week When Ospreys are playing Rate of pay. £13.13 Essential: I need you to: • Be able to drive me to the Ospreys games • Ensure I am safe. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You were male. • You have previous experience. • You have an interest in Rugby I’d like support with • Going to watch the Ospreys games 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.
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