Vacancies

DPSS602 - Personal Assistant - 10 hours per week - Cimla

A lady in her 40’s requires a PA to help enable her to access the local community. The lady also requires support at home with toileting, washing and dressing. She has a rare condition which means she is incredibly fragile and requires a PA to be very gentle with her. She loves watching films both at home and at the cinema, listening to music, chatting and socialising. She also really enjoys a game of bingo at coffee morning! She is chronically ill and will get confused on times. Someone who can drive will be preferred. 

10 hours per week over the weekend. Can be discussed at interview. 

DPSS501 - Personal Assistant - Margam - 5 Hours per week

I’m a young man in my early 20s living in the Margam area with my family and pets. I have ADHD, Dyspraxia and Autism which mainly affects my concentration, impulse control, and memory and communication skills. I can sometimes get a bit anxious in new situations and need a bit of motivation from time to time. I love animals especially dogs and I’ve done courses in animal care at college. I would really like to start volunteering for charities and projects that help animals. I’d also like to be a bit more active and start swimming and going to the gym again. I’m looking for a PA to help me to explore my interests and to help develop my independent living skills. 

5 hours per week on any day apart from Monday and Wednesday

Hours will be flexible to start with a view to building in more structure around activities like volunteering.

Hours will be agreed in advance by mutual consent. 

DPSS673 - Personal Assistant - 4 hours per week - Baglan

I am a 16 year old male living in Baglan.  I enjoy going out and socialising and have a lot of varied interests.  I enjoy watching live music bands, going to the gym, pub quizzes, swimming, judo, going to the cinema and would like to try mountain biking.  I have ADHD and autism and I am generally very chatty.

4 hours for 2 days a week. Flexible with days

DPSS674 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours per week - Skewen

I am a 21 year old female and I live in Skewen.  I enjoy gaming, Anime, reading Japanese and Korean books.  I also enjoy going for walks and I love animals, I would be interested in volunteering in a cattery or anything that involves animals.  I like going to arcades and museums.  I have autism and I get anxious in busy environments.

6 hours a week, flexible with days

DPSS677 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours per week - Cwmllynfell

I am a 6 year old boy who lives within the Cwmllynfell area. I love the outdoors and enjoy soft play areas.   I really enjoy going to play zone and the park.

I am very energetic, have a bubbly personality and I am described as a little character. I am nonverbal however I use body language and PEX to communicate.

At times I can portray behaviours of distress, and I have been diagnosed with autism.

I am looking for a 2 personal assistants as I require 2:1 support and this would be to pick me up after school for 3 hours, to help support me within accessing my chosen activities within the community. The pickup is at 3pm and drop me home by 6pm. I will also need support within the school holidays to be able to maintain a routine.

6 hours per week. 2 x 3 hours shifts (3pm to 6pm) weekdays to be arranged at interview

DPSS676 - Personal Assistant - 5.5 hours per week - Neath

I am a 13 year old boy living in Neath with my family. I have Autism, Profound & Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) and Sensory Processing Disorder. I have minimal speech but I can communicate my basic needs. I dislike loud noises and crowded spaces .

I enjoy using my iPad and phone at the end of the day, as it helps me to unwind and regulate myself. I would like to look at attending technology classes with a PA.

I like music, going to Buzz Trampoline Park and bowling, going swimming and to the cinema. I also like going the beach for a walk and other social places.

I would like the PA to support me with this, so I can socialise and learn new skills, and the PA will support me to be independent.

I am able to use the toilet by myself, but I will need support to check the bathroom area is clean and tidy after use, and that I am appropriately dressed.

I have no sense of danger, so the PA would need to provide constant supervision to keep me safe. 

5.5 hours per week to be used as follows:

2.5 hours on a Tuesday and 3 hours on a Thursday. Anytime from 3pm onwards.

DPSS521 - Sandfields - Up to 15 hours per week

I am a 64 year old gentleman living in the Sandfields area of Port Talbot.  I enjoy sea-fishing and generally getting out and about in the community.  Music is my passion and I used to enjoy going to concerts. I enjoy watching a variety of films. I am a stroke survivor and experience weakness down the left side of my body. I have a large German Shepherd dog who can be loud but is friendly. The post is for up to 15 hours per week, but I am open to discussion if you are not able to commit to the full 15 hours.  

Up to 15 hour per week – Days and times are flexible. Ongoing cover for a minimum of 2 to 3 months. I am open to discussion if you are not able to commit to the full 15 hours.

DPSS435 - Personal Assistant - 5 hours per week - Port Talbot

I am a highly-functioning 20 year old autistic young man living in the Port Talbot area.  I enjoy Marvel Comics, DC Comics and War Hammer games.  I also enjoy photography.  I like watching Anime, My Hero Academia and Avatar: The Last Airbender programme.  I like going to the cinema, bowling and swimming. 

 

I love Dungeons and Dragons and require someone to take me to a Dungeons and Dragons class based in Swansea once every 2 weeks on a Sunday.

Every other Sunday between 5 – 10pm

DPSS252 - Personal Assistant (FEMALE) - Cover for August - Margam

I am a 46 year old woman living in the Margam area and I have MS.

I would like a Personal Assistant to cover the hours of my existing Personal Assistant for planned annual leave.

I am easy going, friendly with a good sense of humour.

I enjoy modern music and I am really interested in fashion, hair, talking, TV programs and makeup.

PA is planning to go on annual leave in Aug 25, from Monday 18th August - Friday 22nd August (5days)

DPSS681 - Personal Assistant - 10 hours per week - Cymmer

I am an 88 year old lady living in Cymmer.  I have a diagnosis of dementia and can get confused but I am very friendly and chatty and love company.  I enjoy being outdoors and going for walks to places like the Gnoll.  I also enjoy going shopping and meals out and also enjoy going to the cinema.

10 hours on the weekends only