A little about myself:
I am a young boy living in Swansea. I have ASD and a learning disability. I enjoy outdoor activities and climbing, I enjoy soft play and going to the beach, I will need two staff one to sit with me in the car and one to drive. I am very fast and like to escape. I also have no sense of danger. I do not like dogs barking. I wear a harness with a back strap to stop me running off as I have no sense of danger. You will work with another PA so there will always be two PAs.
Driver required to take me out.
Male / female preferred.
Hours of work
7.5 hours per week (double staffed) x 39 weeks
12 hours per week double staffed x 13 weeks
1 overnight per month ( 9 hours per month )
Rate of pay.
£12.75
Essential:
I need you to:
• Work with another PA
• Ensure I am safe.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You have previous experience.
• You are very active
I’d like support with
• Going out in the 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.