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.
£13.13
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.