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 Downs Syndrome. I have some health issues with my heart, but this doesn’t stop me having fun. I love music and nursery rhymes, jumping and bouncing and playing in water. I will need a PA who drives to take me to fun places for short excursions such as Buzz trampoline park. I am ok in the car but will need a five-point harness in my car seat because I wriggle and try to get out of my car seat when I feel restless. I will need the child locks in the car on as well.
Driver required to take me out.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
4 hours per week term time
6 hours per week school holidays
Rate of pay.
£12.75
Essential:
• You must have patience,
• Never shout,
• Be kind,
• Like cuddles,
• Keep an eye on me in case I don’t feel well.
• You won’t have to give me any meals, but when you give me a drink I need there to be music or singing on my iPad.
Desirable :
• You had experience of children with Downs, as this helps me to communicate with you.
I’d like support with:
• Building emotional resilience in a setting separate to my lovely mummy.
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.