Vacancies

DPSS270 - Personal Assistant - Baglan - 9 hours per week

I am a young man living in the Baglan area of Port Talbot. I really enjoy travelling by bus and I love going to visit Swansea Bus Museum.  I enjoy bowling and going to the Cinema; and I enjoy being out and about and busy. For long distances I may need to use my wheelchair but I am fine getting around shorter distances.

I can be shy to start off with but I am generally a really laid back person and I enjoy being active. Because I am shy, my communication can be slow until I start feeling comfortable with you. I always like to look on the bright side of life and am told that I have a sunny disposition.

9 hours a week.

5 hours on a Monday 9AM - 2PM. 

Weekend 4 hours to be discussed during interview. 

DPSS717 - Personal Assistant - 5.5 hours - Margam

I am a gentle and friendly man with a mild to moderate learning disability which affects my understanding of the world around me. This year I will be turning 60. For many years I lived in an adult family placement, but I have now moved to a supported living home where I am very happy and settled. I maintain contact each week with my mother who resides in residential care home. I have many likes, including going to the pub, playing skittles, using public transport and watching and purchasing various DVDs. I have good verbal skills and like chatting to a variety of people.

5.5 hours on a Friday but the day can be flexible. 

DPSS719 - Personal Assistant - 3 hours per week - Ystalyfera

I am a funny, and energetic  7 year old girl, who enjoys active play and music, I have limited vocabulary but this is developing quickly, I love the outdoors and like to run around in play parks. I love the outdoors and enjoy going for walks. I would like a PA to ensure my mum has a break.

3 hours per week after school on a Tuesday/Wednesday/or Thursday to be discussed at interview

DPSS720 - Personal Assistant - 10 hours per week - Baglan

I am described as easy-going, relaxed, and happy to engage in a range of community activities. I am a 36 year old Male and I live in Baglan. I have a diagnosis of Autistic spectrum disorder and a learning disability, I also have epilepsy. I feel I need positive and upbeat people around me to support me to have a good day and create a balanced sense of well-being which then supports my mental health. I can at times suffer from low mood, which exacerbates behaviours. I also need a PA to support me with structured routines. I enjoy a good laugh and having fun. 

10 HOURS PER WEEK 5 HOURS ON A TUESDAY AND 5 HOURS ON A THURSDAY

DPSS722 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours per week - Pontardawe

I am a lady in my late 30’s living in Pontardawe. I have Down’s Syndrome with a learning disability.  I am very friendly and happy, and I enjoy going out into the community to do activities such as bowling, going to the cinema and having my nails done. I can be shy and quiet to start but I get very fond of people when I get to know them.

I am physically able in many areas but will require support on encouragement to remain on task and complete daily activities. 

I also will require support with household tasks such as completing my washing and preparing a meal.

Sundays only from 11am – 5pm (6 hours)

DPSS561 - Personal Assistant - 8.5 hours - Port Talbot

I am a lady in my 60’s living in the central area of Port Talbot. I am lively and young at heart. I can be quiet when we first met, but I am very chatty when you get to know me. I like to bake cakes, crochet, watch TV and make cards. I have a learning difficulty and a visual impairment. I am looking for a PA to help me with going shopping and help me to batch cook healthy meals at home. The PA will help me to attend my Slimming World group on a Monday evening and health appointments on a Tuesday and to support me with accessing the community.

8.5 hours per week to be used on a Monday and Tuesday and to be flexible on weekends

DPSS656 - Personal Assistant - 2 hours per week - Neath

I am a young woman living in my 20’s living in central Neath with my brother. I am sociable and I enjoy playing video games aswell as Cosplay and enjoy TV programmes such as Dr Who and Star Wars. I like going out to cafes and to the library.  I have autism and too much sensory overload sometimes makes me anxious whilst out in the community so please be mindful of this.  I love people and I have a keen interest in child development.

2 hours on  Sunday (preferred). Late morning to early afternoon. 

DPSS678 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours per week - Sandfields

I am an elderly lady who lives within the Sandfields are of Port Talbot. I also used to be very independent. I have a good sense of humour and enjoy a good laugh. I love a chat. Unfortunately my mobility has slowed down and I would like a Personal assistant to help support me to access the community for three hours per week. I enjoy going for food, walks along the beach and have Ice cream and go for coffee. I would like to attend afternoon service within my church once a month or attend a church lunch when it starts back up again. I enjoy shopping especially having a look in Marks and Spencer clothes shop.

6 hours per week, to be discussed during interview. 

DPSS657 - Personal Assistant - 4 hours per week - Neath

I am a 15 year old boy living in central Neath.  I have a diagnosis of ADHD and ASD.  I love gaming on my computer, bowling, going to the beach, the cinema and to arcades in Porthcawl.  I also enjoy going into town and spending my money in The Works and Poundland with support.

4 hours per week to be worked over 2 days a week. No set days but after school hours at 4pm. During half term times can change to earlier in the day.