Vacancies

DPSS458 - Personal Assistant - Margam - COVER (Dates given)

I am a lady in my 70s living in the Margam area.  I have Autoimmune Liver Disease, epilepsy and arthritis.  I like cooking, shopping, I like going down the Gower and I like to be outdoors.  I am unable to walk very far so need to use a wheelchair.  I like going for coffees and to the Epilepsy Support Group, and need a cover PA to support me when my usual PA is on leave/ sick.

CAR DRIVER ESSENTIAL

COVER - 

• 25th - 28th May
• 2nd & 4th June 

3 hours per shift (10:30am-1:30pm). Times can be flexible if needed.

DPSS443 - Personal Assistant - 20 hours - Neath

Please note: Female applicants only, due to the intimate nature of the care required

I am a lady in my 70s living in central Neath. I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant to join my team of support workers who are always with me in my home, to ensure that I am safe and promote my independence.

I have an acquired brain injury, which has left me with short-term memory loss and many other hidden disabilities. My mobility is severely restricted due to age related issues and hospital stays due to illness and a stroke. Due to this reduced mobility I require support with getting up and moving about, using manual aids such as a hoist.

I require reminding and prompting, and also support to access the community. I am good fun and enjoy learning how to use my iPad, playing cards, doings arts and crafts, and going out for meals and attending social groups.

Looking to employ a PA on a minimum of 20 hours per week. Additional hours are available to cover sick and holiday leave.

We operate a 3 shift pattern. Hours / shifts to be discussed in interview, but are typically 8:45am to 3:30pm, 2:45pm to 10:15pm and 9:30pm to 10:15am the next morning. Start and finish times can be varied depending on your personal circumstances. Shifts will cover both days and nights, weekdays and weekends as the person requires 24/7 support.

Personal Assistants will need to be flexible to cover the team’s annual leave, maternity leave and sickness.

DPSS527 - Personal Assistant - 12 hours - Aberavon

I am a gentleman in my 60s living in the Port Talbot area with a sight impairment and I am registered blind. I would describe myself as easy going, easy to get on with and to talk to. My hobbies include gardening (at the allotment) and going for walks. I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can support me with accessing the community. 

CAR DRIVER IS ESSENTIAL

12 hours per week (some to be used on Thursday's to go to the allotment, but the rest can be discussed during interview).  

DPSS510 - COVER Personal Assistant - Melin - 9 hours 20 mins per week

I am a 41 year old woman living in the Melin area of Neath. I have a great sense of humour and I am very outgoing, bubbly friendly and direct. I am a smoker. I have had a stroke which has caused some memory problems. I have times where I have a low mood and need to be encouraged to participate in even basic tasks. I am looking for a PA to cover maternity leave from approx July 2026 - April 2027. 

CAR DRIVER NOT REQUIRED - Female preferred 

9 hours 20 mins to be used as

I am looking for a PA to cover maternity leave from approx July 2026 - April 2027. 

1.5 hour each morning (approx.) - times to be discussed during interview.

DPSS632 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours per week - Sandfields

I am a 16 year old girl living with my family in the Sandfields area of Port Talbot. I have Sanfilippo Syndrome which is a rare condition that has affected my cognitive development. The condition is degenerative so my needs will increase in future. I am non-verbal. I am not very active anymore and require support with hoisting and transferring. I am doubly incontinent. I love being around people, especially people who are enthusiastic and chatty. I love Disney, especially Shrek and Tangled! I am peg feed and medication is administered in the same way.

6 hours a week

Hours to be worked Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday evenings 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Hours may vary from time to time.

My PA will be part of a team of 2 PA's who will work together to support me.

DPSS644 - Personal Assistant (MALE ONLY) - 3 hours per week - Clyne

I am a 92 year old gentleman who was born in Clyne and still live in Clyne. I have fond memories of growing up and living in this area. I have been married for 60 years and have a close and loving relationship with my wife. I have 2 children, and 3 granddaughters, who I enjoy spending time with.

I have worked in a car garage as an auto electrician and I also done national service in the army.

I have always enjoyed sports, and previously played bowls and golf but now enjoys watching the rugby and snooker on TV. I also enjoy attending to the garden and will often potter around the house fixing things and maintaining my home.

3 hours each Thursday; 11AM - 2PM. to accompany me to a local singing group in Cwmgrach. 

DPSS517 - 30 hours per week (job share welcome)

I am a gentleman in my 50s living in the Cilfrew area with my pet dog. I love music, especially country rock. I enjoy all sports, films and I’m an animal lover. I have a very good sense of humour. I worked for many years in industry and I’m now a keen woodworker and make my own furniture. I also make a lot of items from resin. I have Parkinson’s which affects my mobility. I have Dystonia which causes my limbs to lock up. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with massaging the muscles when the Dystonia affects me, helping me with transfers when my mobility is bad, prompting with medication and prompting with personal care, supporting with making meals, light domestic duties

30 hours per week (job share welcome) 

To be worked as 30 hours per week (days). This will be 5 x 6 hours shifts from 9am to 3 pm which will be 4 weekdays and one Saturday/ Sunday.

Days to be agreed but can be flexible. You will be working to a rota with other staff. Job share welcome.

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. 

DPSS606 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours per week (plus 10 hours in school holidays) - Sandfields

I am an 8 year old boy living in Sandfields. I enjoy being on my iPad at home, and watching Monster Truck and Disney’s Cars. I like going swimming and to play areas. 

I am Autistic. I have Global Development Delay and I have very little speech, but I am able to tell you what I want by pointing and leading you. I have a fun and cheeky personality but I can get frustrated easily. I experience challenging behaviour, for which training will be provided. I am very sensory, I like hugs. Or just high fives, depending how I'm feeling.

I am looking for a COVER PA to support me in going out to places I enjoy, such as Indoor play areas, swimming in the LC2 in Swansea. 

The PA will need to support me with toileting and continence aid changes. 

The PA will need to be confident, calm and consistent in their approach, as well as vigilant as I have no safety awareness. My Mam will also provide a seatbelt lock, as sometimes I do get excited and will try to get out of my seat fairly quickly in the carpark.

The PA will need to be patient but firm, as I have no understanding of time, or when an activity is due to end. I may get frustrated and show outbursts which do include me hitting out sometimes. 

6 hours during term time to be worked on a Sat/ Sun after 10am

10 hours during school holidays – days and times flexible

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, ONGOING POST TO COVER CURRENT PA SICKNESS.

DPSS670 - Holding Vacancy

Please do not apply for this vacancy