Social Care Personal Assistant

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.

· To ensure my safety when out in the community. I need to be closely watched, someone to always be around me and holding hands is important.

· I have no sense of danger and need help to cross the roads.

· Due to my limited understanding, I struggle with verbal instructions, I need to be guided and shown what to do.

· I am doubly incontinent and need to support with my personal care., · You have previous experience of working with children with additional needs.

· To be fit and active and have lots of energy to cope with my demands.

I'd like support with:

· Accessing activities that I love to do.

· Being able to be kept safe when out in the community.

· Having fun and enjoyable times whilst away from my parents.

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.

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.