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 man living in the Gorseinon area of Swansea. My conditions are Cerebral Palsy, Gorlin Syndrome, and Epilepsy. This means I require help and support for all aspects of my daily life. Despite my conditions, I have a great personality, plenty of character and a fab sense of humour. I am very family orientated and enjoy spending time with them as much as with my PA’s. I enjoy all aspects of social activities and like to quite adventurous - such as skiing, white water rafting, and sports. I also like going to the theatre to watch shows. My PA’s also support me with independent living skills, and I quite enjoy going food shopping. I use a motorized wheelchair inside the home and when outdoors.
I currently have a team of PA’s in place, but looking to expand my team by employing another PA. As a family we are very flexible with working days/times, but I will list below what an ideal week looks like for us.
I would prefer a driver who is over 25, to drive my mobility vehicle to take me out and to school. This is not essential but my preference.
You do not require a vast amount of experience as Mum will be able to train you as well as my other PA’s.
Hours of work that I need support with. However, I appreciate you may not be able to cover all of these. Please don’t let this put you off, as we would still be interested in meeting you.
6.30am – 9.30 Monday – Friday.
During this time, you will support me with all aspects of my personal care along with my massage and therapy and prepare me for school. You will then support me into my vehicle and drive me to school. You will always have a chaperone with you.
10am – 4pm/6pm - Weekends
During this time, you will help me with all of my personal tasks, along with massage and therapy both morning and evenings. I then like to go out to access all of my social activities of choice.
Rate of pay: £12.75
Essential:
I need you to:
1. Attend to my personal care and help dress
2. Massage and therapy morning and night
3. Going to social activities of choice
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
1. Driver aged over 25 - but not essential.
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.
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.