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 43-year-old woman who lives alone. I am diagnosed with the following conditions:
Depression / Anxiety Disorder / Arthritis (in ankle) / Lymphoedema in legs / Severe facet joint arthritis of the spine / Perpetually bent legs / Osteoarthritis / Bursitis of the hips / Slipped Disc / Sciatica / BPD / EUPD / OCD / Degenerative bones. I have restricted mobility and am unable to walk far.
Historically I worked on cruise ships as a professional singer and entertainer, which I absolutely loved. Sadly, this came to an end following an accident and I am no longer medically fit to work or go back on cruise ships.
I enjoy anything music-related, the theatre, and TV shows such as period dramas. I enjoy talking, but it can take me a while to trust someone. I love coffee, and cats.
I need help from someone who I can rely on, who can support me with my many needs, such as social access (being outdoors in nature and visiting coffee shops), as well as help with my personal needs and care needs. I will have good days and bad days, and on a bad day I may not appear to be myself.
I would like someone who I can get on with, who can help me with cleaning my home, helping with my personal hygiene, and social activities.
I have a mobility scooter which folds and can be taken in the boot of a car. My PA will need to be able to lift this in and out.
Driver required to take me out.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
14½ hours per week
Rate of pay
£13.13
Essential
I need you to:
• Be able to liaise with my wellbeing facilitator from Pobl;
• Assist me with my personal needs;
• Take me out in the community to build my independence and social skills;
• Take me out to do activities that I enjoy, like going for coffee and shopping.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have experience working with people who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder/emotionally unstable personality disorder.
I’d like support with:
• Personal hygiene, such as helping me wash my body and hair;
• Helping plan, prepare, and cook meals;
• Help with cleaning my home;
• Liaising/assisting with medical queries and appointments eg GP etc;
• Taking my medication when needed (training and support provided).
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.