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  • DPSS549 - Personal Assistant - 10 hours - Cwmllynfell

    I am a 29 year old man living in Cwmllynfell with my family.  I have Down’s Syndrome and global development delay.  This doesn’t stop me from being very easy going with a good sense of humour.  Although I am quite quiet and don’t talk that much, I really enjoy spending time with people.  There are a number of different activities like bowling, swimming, circus skills and gymnastics or other sporting events, going to the cinema, eating out, drama and archery that I enjoy doing.  These activities enable me to mix with different people in mainstream and/or special needs social groups and help me to develop my independence.

    15 hours in total to be worked as:

    10 hours on a Thursday from 9am too 7pm (the activities can be flexible) and also 5 hours to be worked on a Wednesday 2pm until 7pm (The activities can be flexible)

  • 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.

  • DPSS678 - Personal Assistant - 3 hours per week - Sandfields

    I am an elderly lady who lives within the Sandfields are of Port Talbot. I used to be very active and I enjoyed going to the gym and spending time with friends. 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. I enjoy shopping especially having a look in Marks and Spencer clothes shop.

    I will require someone who has patience as my mobility is slower and I use a wheelchair when accessing community.

    3 hours per week

  • 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

  • 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

  • DPSS682 - Personal Assistant - 4 hours per week - Neath

    I am a 16 year old boy who has autism, I am nonverbal. I am a happy loving person. I love the outdoors, animals, and Quiet spots. Even though I enjoy quiet spots, I still like to socialise within the community and enjoy spending time at Margam Park, the Gnoll country park and I also enjoy swimming.

    4 hours per week any week day as flexible. 3 pm local school pick up and 7pm drop off home. One Saturday per month 1pm to 5pm.