Vacancies

DPSS727 - Personal Assistant - Gwaun Cae Gurwen - 6 hours per week

I am a 42 year old gentleman living in the Gwaun Cae Gurwen area of Neath Port Talbot. I suffer from multiple health conditions and difficulties that impact my life daily. Many things I used to enjoy doing I am no longer able to, due to my health limitations, but they are gardening, fishing, drawing/painting and playing the guitar or other stringed instruments. 

• Art Galleries
• Museums
• National Heritage sites 
• The National Botanical Gardens of Wals
• Watching movies / going to the cinema
• Bands and live music

I also enjoy watching TV programmes or read to further my knowledge. 

I am looking for a PA to help me access the community and to do things that I enjoy. My PA will also need to support and prompt/motivate me as sometimes this can be difficult for me to do myself. My PA will also need to support me to attend medical and dental appointments where necessary. 

6 hours per week, to be discussed during interview. 

DPSS617 - Personal Assistant - 4 hours per week school term/ 8 hours per week in school holidays - Seven Sisters

I am a 9 year old girl with a friendly nature, I live within the upper valley area of seven sisters. I have autism and I am unable to communicate verbally, I use descriptive communication, and I can become louder when exited. I can at times hit out when I become frustrated. I love swimming and going to wiggleys farm and attending the trampoline park and soft play. Car driver is essential.

4 hours per week school term/ 8 hours per week in holiday term. Flexible with times and days however looking to recruit for a Saturday 12:30 to 4.30 with more hours available  possible for Wednesday and possible looking at sleep ins . And also to discuss school holidays.

DPSS715 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours - Cimla

6 hours per week to be worked as 3 hours on a Monday and Wednesday. Times are flexible.

DPSS691 - Personal Assistant - 3 hours per week - Neath

I am a happy, friendly energetic 14 year old boy living within the Neath area. I have ASD/ADHD. My diagnosis can at times cause depression and anxiety. I have an interest with Birds and love bird documentaries, I enjoy learning anything about birds.  I enjoy football and having a 1:1 kick about in cwrtherbert. I enjoy bowling and going to walk around the Gnoll park and ponds.

I require a Personal Assistant to support me for 3 hours per week, on a Saturday or Sunday. I am flexible with days and times. I need a personal assistant to support me within the community to further develop my socialisation skills. It would be advantageous for the personal assistant to have experience of supporting a young person with learning difficulties and ASD/ADHA.

3 hours per week Flexable

DPSS735 - Personal Assistant x2 - 3-6 hours per week (usually weekends) - Banwen

I am an 8 year old boy living in the Banwen area of Neath Port Talbot. I am autistic, have learning disabilities and communicate mainly through my actions, expressions and some signs. I am a lively, affectionate boy who enjoys being active and spending time out in the community. I especially love trampolining, swimming, soft play, playgrounds and parks. I enjoy going down slides, although I may need help with steps, and I like playing with playdough and kinetic sand. I also enjoy trips to the LC2, Brecon, shops and other fun places. At home I like playing games on my tablet in my bedroom away from my siblings when they are being loud. I love hugs and being tickled when I am comfortable, and I am very fond of chocolate, sweets and crisps. I need patient adults who will take time to get to know how I communicate, support me to make choices and help me enjoy activities safely.

 

3-6 hours per week, usually at weekends with more available in the school holidays (two PAs required to work together), 6 hour shift per month – respite at home

 

DPSS550 - Personal Assistant - 3 hours per week - Clyne

I am in a gentleman in my 50s living in the Clyne area of Neath. I grew up in England but moved to Neath to be closer to my family. I really enjoy living in the area and I am keen to find out more about Wales. I have recently moved into my own place after living with family initially when I moved to the area and I am looking for a personal assistant to support me to develop good routines within my new home. I have a keen interest in politics and this is often a conversational piece for me. I enjoy watching sports such as football and rugby on the television.

CAR DRIVER RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE LOCATION

3 hours per week to be worked as 1 hour blocks.

1 hour Monday

1 hour Wednesday

1 hour Friday

Times to be discussed during interview. 

DPSS721 - Personal Assistant - 10 hours per week - Glynneath

I am a 47 year old gentleman living in the Upper Neath Valley area. I enjoy watching football on TV and I used to watch Swansea City home games when I was able to get out of my house without support. I would in time like to do this again, but this is not my number one priority now. What I really need, is someone to help me to access the community and use buses where needed. I am unable to use a car at the moment due to requiring wrist surgery, therefore it would be unsafe for me to attempt to get out of my wheelchair and into a car until this has healed. Due to my condition, I am unable to self-propel and I would need my PA to push me in my wheelchair.  

10 hours per week, to be completed over 2 weekdays. 

These weekdays can be flexible, and can be discussed during interview. 

DPSS693 - Personal Assistant - 7 hours - Lower Brynamman

I am a 49 year old man living within the lower Brynamman area of Ammanford. I enjoy watching TV and I am a Liverpool supporter. I would love to visit Liverpool one day to watch a match. I don’t go out within the community at present due to my health needs, I used to be very outgoing however due to my MS which has a significant impact on my day to day life, therefore I have not been as outgoing and able to meet my personal outcomes as independently. I understand support is required due to physical limitations to maintain safety and improve health and wellbeing. My mum is my primary support.

7 hours per week.

To be worked as:    1 hour each morning over 7 days. 

 

DPSS339 - COVER Personal Assistant - Longford - 8 - 10 hours per week

I am a lady in my forties living in the Longford area of Neath with my husband, 2 children and 2 pet dogs. I suffer with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder as well as a degenerative spinal condition, which affects my mobility. I am a very independent person and like to do as much as possible however; I do sometimes have bad days and need a bit of extra support. The PA will need to be very understanding and have a good knowledge of mental health issues.

CAR DRIVER PREFERRED

8 - 10 hours per week

Tuesday - 9am - 1pm

Friday – 9am to 1pm

*There is a degree of flexibility in the school holidays*

Hours can be discussed during interview. 

DPSS679 - Personal Assistant - 4 hours per week - Neath

I am a 25 year old male who lives within the Neath area. I really enjoy my gaming but I also like to get out of the house into the community. I like to play pool, go bowling and I also enjoy the cinema going for a McDonalds and general socialisation within the community

I can be quiet but when you get to know me and my confidence builds, I am very loving and have a wicked sense of humour. When I trust you l then feel l can strive as a person. I will require support to build my confidence and independence within the home and in the community. I would like to have support with cooking, getting in to routines, supporting me to follow a journey, and managing public transport. I will also require support to help me find ways to problem solve .I need to focus on one thing at a time. Although I can be anxious and find it difficult to talk to new people, I will value the support form a Personal Assistant to help me manage this and grow my confidence building skills.

4 hours per week. A Monday or a Tuesday to discuss at interview 12 to 4pm