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 lady and I live in St Thomas; I work part-time and am looking for a PA to support me in activities I cannot do by myself. I’d like to access the swimming pool and am open to trying new things. I can only walk short distances and sometimes feel vulnerable when walking and sudden noises can cause me to lose my balance. I do have access to a wheelchair for travelling longer distances if needed. I have an easy-going nature and am fun to be around. I have a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy.
Driver required to take me out.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
Flexible but mornings or evenings 2 or 3 hours at a time 6 hours per week to work around my shifts in work. I have a rota that is always 10 weeks ahead so able to forward plan.
Rate of pay : £12.75
Essential:
I need you to:
• Drive me to the pool or activity and accompany me during the time we are together
• Ensure I feel safe.
• Be trustworthy and reliable.
• Be flexible to my needs as some days I do not have the energy for activities.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You were female.
• You have previous experience.
I’d like support with
• Accessing the community
• Walking short distances safely
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.