I am a young girl with hearing difficulties, I live in the Uplands area,
I have 2 cochleae implants and I communicate purely by BSL.
I am very friendly and clever, and I love to visit new places and see new things. I am also very inquisitive and quite tech savvy. I love walking and trips to the theatre, amusement parks and events.
I do need supervision and can be a bit shy in certain social situations.
Driver essential
Hours of work
6 hours during school
10 hours during holiday (plus 10 miles)
Rate of pay: £12.00.
Tasks involved.
• Taking me on walks
• Accompanying me on outings in Swansea and further afield
• Taking me for out for meals
• Events and entertainment venues
• Keeping me safe and supervise me at all times.
• Teaching me about the areas in Swansea
Type of person required
• A person who respects and understands the importance of privacy and confidentiality when working in someone else’s home • Someone who is confident, mature and has patience
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
• A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
• Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions
• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
• Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria
• Someone who is able to work to instruction
• Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Someone with a caring and responsible attitude
• Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post
e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid
Concerning the position
You will be formally employed by the Direct Payment Client which requires a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay calculated. A DBS will need to be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs are met by Swansea council.