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 girl with Global Developmental Delay, sight impaired with a learning disability. I am non-verbal but communicate very well with sounds and gestures. I like to play with musical toys and love anything with flashing lights and music, as long as it is not too loud. I am fine in a car seat but have no sense of danger so will need to be watched very carefully. I don’t see very well so you will need to help me to play, and make sure I am safe when I am playing. I am double incontinent and will need to be changed regularly. I will need a PA who drives to take me to social spaces and fun places for me to play and have lots of fun. I will need a booster seat for the car.
Driver required to take me out.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
4 hours per week term time and 10 miles.
8 hours per week school holiday time and 20 miles.
Rate of pay. £12.75
Essential:
• I am non-verbal, though I can communicate with sounds and gestures and by pulling your hand.
• I will need someone who has knowledge and experience of working with kids like me, who can pick up my cues and respond to me in the ways
• I need to help regulate my emotions if the world becomes a bit overwhelming.
• I will need you to care for my hygiene needs. I will need you to break up any finger foods to help me to feed myself.
Desirable :
I’d prefer if:
• You had previous experience
I’d like support with:
• Having lots of fun in safe social situations.
• Reassuring me with cuddles and a fluffy blanket if I become anxious or upset
I will need my PA to:
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.