Social Care Personal Assistant; term time, school

Social Care Personal Assistant (6 hours per week term time, 8 hours per week school holidays)

Employer: Direct Payments Team

Location: Swansea, Wales

Pay: £13.13 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 6 hours a week during term time, 8 hours a week during school holidays

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 22/02/2026

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 person living with my family in Swansea. I am diagnosed with ASD and ADHD, and I am non‑verbal, so I rely on consistent support from those around me to meet my daily care needs.

I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially going for long walks in open, calm spaces such as parks, beaches, and quiet pathways. When out in the community, I like to link arms with my carer for reassurance. Sudden loud noises, for example, motorbikes or heavy traffic can startle me, so I benefit from a calm, patient approach when this happens. Busy or crowded environments can be overwhelming, so I use ear defenders to help me feel more comfortable.

I need prompting and support to use the toilet, and I require access to disabled facilities. Hand dryers can be frightening for me, so gentle planning around this is important. At home, I love gaming and enjoy spending time on my iPad, especially playing puzzle and problem‑solving games.

• Have a good awareness and understanding of neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Support in crowded or loud environments by calmly guiding to a quieter, safer space when needed.
• Offer extra processing time and gentle reminders when crossing busy roads and during busy moments.
• Provide consistent, calm, and reassuring support during moments of overwhelm or distress.
• Link arms with me during community outings to help me feel safe and grounded.
• Ensure I can continue walking and contact my parents for guidance if something is forgotten at home.
• Maintain a supportive approach, using distraction and redirection to manage behaviours.
• Respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Be dependable: arrive on time, communicate any issues, and maintain a friendly, easy‑going manner.
• Be adaptable and flexible while supporting me without taking over.
• Maintain business insurance on the car used for client outings.

Build trust through empathy, patience, and genuine connection. Understand the importance of consistency and kindness. Support me with community outings to places I enjoy, such as parks and beaches. Encourage independence outside of family and school environments. Provide support for activities I enjoy, such as gaming or puzzles.

• A trial period of six months will be necessary.
• Salary will be paid monthly with annual leave calculated pro rata.
• A DBS must be processed prior to commencement; costs will be met by Swansea Council where eligible.
• Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).