Personal Assistant; pw, evenings, availability during sch hols

I am a 6-year-old boy living in Pontarddulais. I am bouncy, happy, fizzy and I am autistic. I love watching flags blowing in the wind and being outside. I like to go to the park to play but I prefer small, enclosed spaces. I love swimming and being in the water. I also love nothing more than relaxing at home with a snack watching a movie.

I am always on the go, and I have lots and lots of energy! I love lots of cwtches.

• Own car essential.
• A happy, positive, bubbly personality.
• Physically fit as I enjoy lots of active play.
• Experience of working with autistic children and children with additional needs.

5 hours a week double staffed on a Saturday morning. Possibly more and the occasional evening, availability during school holidays.

£13.13

• Take me to soft play
• Take me to the park
• Take me to see animals such as a farm etc
• Sit with me in the house, do painting, crafts, play with my toys, read to me, help me with my speech and language via a communication board.
• Sensory play.
• Water play – in warmer weather I enjoy going to an outdoor splash park.
• Sit with me and watch a movie with snacks!
• Attend autism specific events, NAS Swansea etc.
• I will require assistance with personal care.
• I use a disability buggy when outside and transitioning to another activity or when I am anxious in a new environment.

• A person who respects and understands the importance of privacy and confidentiality when working in someone else’s home.
• Someone who is confident, mature and has patience.
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
• A person with a friendly, easy‑going manner.
• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential.
• Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions.
• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over.
• Able to work independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria.
• Someone who is able to work to instruction.
• Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual.
• Someone with a caring and responsible attitude.
• Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid.

You will be formally employed by the Direct Payment Client which requires a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six‑month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay calculated. A DBS will need to be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs are met by Swansea council.