Social Care Personal Assistant

Social Care Personal Assistant (3 hours per week)

Employer:

Direct Payments Team

Location:

Swansea, Wales

Pay:

£13.13 per hour

Contract Type:

Permanent

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/03/2026

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 6 years old little girl, living in the Fforestfach area of Swansea.

I have ASD and Global Developmental Delay.

I am currently preverbal, but I am very vocal and love hearing my own voice.

I often enjoy imaginative play and sometimes like to retreat into my own little world where I feel happy and calm.

I have a limited danger awareness, so I need an adult to keep me safe.

I particularly enjoy sensory activities and anything that helps me explore through movement, sound or touch.

I love going to soft play, listening to music, and spending time at the park.

I really enjoy swimming and anything to do with water, including water parks like Blackpill.

Messy play is one of my favourite things to do, and I also like going out for food and visiting the beach.

Some of my favourite characters and interests are Woody from Toy Story, dinosaurs, Peppa Pig and nursery rhymes.

Driver required to take me out into the community.

Hours of work: 3 hours a week x 52 weeks. Rate of pay: £13.13.

Essential: I need you to:

• Ensure I am safe at all times
• Support me with toileting and handwashing
• Have experience of working with someone with ASD
• Be kind and compassionate, and patient when I am communicating with you.
• You enjoy being outdoors; I’d like support with
• Washing and dressing
• Using the toilet

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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