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 nine-year-old boy who lives in Swansea. I am diagnosed with Global Development Delay and ASD. I have limited communication and let people know my wants by pointing, making sounds and attempts to repeat words. I love spending time at home where I feel my happiest, in my bedroom with all my toys and iPad. I love playing games and will engage for a long time when I am enjoying. I also love going out on my scooter and visiting the local park. I love going to Home Bargains to look around. I am looking for support for someone to help look after me. Supporting me to do activities that I like to do whilst my mother helps to look after my siblings.
Male / female preferred.
Hours of work :
6 hours a week x 39 weeks a year term times
8 hours a week x 13 weeks a year school holidays
Mileage 8 miles a week
Rate of pay.
£12.75
Essential:
I need you to:
• I have no danger awareness when out in the community and need very close supervision.
• I can become distressed in the car if I do not know where I am going. I become anxious and I can hit out. It is important to reassure me.
• It is important that I know where I am going such as going to Home Bargains as this is an activity that I enjoy to do.
• I am a limited eater; my mother will guide you with knowing what I will and will not eat.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience of working with children with additional needs.
• To be fit and active and have lots of energy to cope with my demands.
I’d like support with:
• Accessing activities that I love to do.
• Being able to be kept safe when out in the community.
• Having fun and enjoyable times whilst away from my mother.
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.