Swansea Council will not be the employer for the advertised role. Any successful applicant for this role will be employed by the Direct Payment client, who is the legal employer. A little about myself: Hello, I am a little boy who has cerebral palsy who lives in Swansea. I love to go on walks and to the park, I will need to hold hands as sometimes I can try and run off and I can be a little unsteady on my feet if I am tired. I need some help with using the toilet. I am happy and smiley and love having 1:1 attention. I enjoy spending time playing on my phone. I will need a PA who has the use of their own car or who is happy to take me out on the bus. Rate of pay: Meets national min wage or higher. Direct Payments hours: 4 hours a week during term time 6 hours a week during school holidays Essential skills for this role: • My PA would need to have a clean, valid driving licence who is happy to take me out in their car, or to help me take the bus. • Someone who has a caring and responsible attitude • You would need to ensure that I am always safe • My PA would need to be reliable and punctual; I get very excited when it is time to go out. • Someone who is fun and loves to play • Someone who is willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid • Someone who is experienced in working with children/young people who have additional needs I’d like support with: • Having fun days out to the park, to the beach, or into Swansea. • All instructions and training will be discussed at interview. I will need my PA to: • Respect and understand the importance privacy and confidentiality. • Strict adherence to the regulations of GDPR • Be confident, mature and have patience. • Be dependable and arrive on time. • Be friendly, honest and respectful with an easy-going manner. Concerning the position IMPORTANT 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. On application of a DBS the PA will also be registered for mandatory E-learning which will need to be completed within first 4 weeks of employment.