Social Care Personal Assistant​/times 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.

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.

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

Rate of pay: £13.13 per hour.

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

• Previous experience driving similar clients.

• 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.

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.