Social Care Personal Assistant (14 hours per week)

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 lady in my 40's living in Swansea. My main disability is my sight; I am registered blind with no vision. I also suffer with chronic fatigue. I require support to carry out day to day tasks like admin, shopping, and attending appointments. I also need my PA to be present when looking after my children in the community. I am looking for a person to help me in my daily family life and support me to carry out my life to its fullest.

Driver required take me out MUST be willing to take a guide dog in their vehicle.

Female preferred.

Hours of work: 14 hours per week (mainly Thursday). Over 2 days.

Rate of pay: £13.13

Essential requirements

• Like dogs as I have a guide dog
• Be flexible
• Be happy to be my eyes around my children and help if needed
• Be able to work evenings/weekends when needed
• Attend fun activities with my children such as soft play

Desirable

• Female
• You have previous experience

Support tasks

• Assisting with admin duties
• Social activities with my children
• Light domestic duties around the home
• Helping to prepare a meal if needed

PA responsibilities

• 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.