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.

I am a middle-aged lady; I live at home with my brother in Cockett. I have a severe learning disability. This means that I require a lot of support with all my individual needs. I like to do things on my terms and can often occupy myself with the activities that are of interest to me. I also enjoy watching what people are doing around me or outside my house and sometimes have great fun engaging with people in a manner to which I am accustomed. Driver required with own car.

• Possibly accompanying me in the community with my brother, e.g., to access my day care service or go for a blood test.
• Simple every day domestic activities that result from the care I receive and maintain a safe and clean environment, e.g., putting dirty items in the washing machine, washing and drying dishes etc.
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.