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 and I live with my mum and dad. I love going for walks, to the beach and to the park. I really love going to McDonalds. I like watching Mr Tumble on the phone. I have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and a learning disability – I am non-verbal, and I would like for someone to spend time with me at home getting to know me before we go out anywhere. I really don’t like very busy environments where there is a lot of noise or loud traffic when I am on a busy road as this may cause me to become upset. I really don’t like dogs and I’m likely to run away if I see one.
Driver required to take me out.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
3 x hours per week during term time
12 x hours per week during school holidays
I would like for someone to take me out on a Saturday morning, the times/days for school holidays can be more flexible.
Rate of pay: £12.75 per hour
Essential:
I need you to:
• Are female
• Are able to drive
• Are able to carry out personal care (I wear pads as I am doubly incontinent)
• Can be firm and not be phased when I display behaviours such as pulling hair and jewellery – I can also scratch others when I first meet them
• Are calm, reliable and upbeat.
• Are caring and have a responsible attitude
• Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You are experienced in working with children/young people who have ASD.
I’d like support with
• Supporting me to access activities of my choice in the local community.
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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