Social Care Personal Assistant (6 hours per week - days/times flexible subject to appointments)

Overview

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who receives direct payments.

Personal Information

The client is a young lady living in Swansea with a Functional Neurological Disorder that affects her speech, as well as chronic pain and chronic fatigue. She uses her phone to talk when needed and wishes to participate in community activities such as Mind groups, swimming, and bingo.

Job Details

Hours of work: 6 hours per week (days and times are flexible unless an appointment is scheduled).

Rate of pay: £13.13 per hour.

Essential Requirements

• Drive the client to community activities.
• Be patient.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience driving similar clients.

Additional Support Items

• Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
• Be confident, mature and patient.
• 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.

Employment Conditions

A trial period will involve a six month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly. Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis. A DBS must be processed before any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea Council where the applicant is eligible.