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 16-year-old boy with complex medical and physical needs. I have a dedicated team to help with 2-1 support 24/7. I am an enthusiastic and charismatic teenager who is always putting on a smile on the face to cheer my parents and my little brother up. I am good at communicating with familiar people on my needs, my likes and dislikes using VOCA.
I like reading and spelling. I like silly jokes, giggles and cuddles. I love kisses from my parents and my brother. I like sitting with dogs on the bed watching TV. Little bounce during singing and dancing would always put a big smile on my face. I have epilepsy and I suffer with lots of trapped wind and muscle pains. I also have cerebral palsy dystonia when I am feeling discomfort.
Female preferred - Non-smoker
Hours of work
10 hours per week, preferably Saturday or Sunday 9am-7pm.
But workdays can be flexible.
Rate of pay
£12.75
Essential
I need you to help me with:
• Personal care such as washing, bathing, changing nappies etc;
• Manual handling (transfers to reposition and aid in independence when possible);
• Seizure monitoring.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You are energetic;
• You are a non-smoker;
• You are female;
• You have previous experience;
• You have lots of patience.
I’d like support with:
• Implementation of daily physio programmes;
• Help with homework and communication through eyeGaze.
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.
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.