Vacancies

DPSS287 - (COVER) Personal Assistant - Baglan - 22 hours per week

I am a 60 year old man living in Baglan with my three large but friendly dogs. I am chatty and friendly with a big personality. I have osteoarthritis in my spine, which can affect my mobility, but regular moving and exercise helps with this. I also have a brain injury due to an accident, which can affect my memory. I am very outdoorsy and enjoy walking my three dogs, gardening and doing DIY around the home. I have my own workshop at home where I do woodturning. I also like going out for coffee and other activities.

I am looking for a COVER PA to support by prompting me on tasks around the home, support me with my gardening, DIY and woodturning. The PA would support me when out walking the dogs. The PA will be required to drive my mobility car so I can access the community and go for coffee. The PA will promote my independence and doing things with me, not for me.

22 hours a week. Days and times to be discussed.

DPSS621 - Personal Assistant - 8 hours per week - Port Talbot

I am a 34 year old lady living in central Port Talbot. I have hearing loss, but I can hear OK when I’m wearing my hearing aids. I am also partially sighted, as I have no peripheral vision, suffer with blind spots and my eyes take a long time to adjust in going between light and dark environments. This can cause me to become anxious in new places. I use a white cane when I’m out, but I can manage in a familiar environment.

I am shy at first but will become chattier when you get to know me.

I am looking for a PA to support me to go shopping, go for a walk and access socialising groups during the week. On the weekend, the PA will support me in taking my young son out to activities and places that he will enjoy.

8 hours a week to be used as:

1 ½ hours on a Monday & on a Thursday from 12:00 onward

5 hours on a Saturday from 10:00 onward.

With a view to be flexible with times however days are as shown above. Discuss at interview.

MUST COMMIT TO A SATURDAY

DPSS703 - Personal Assistant - 22 hours per week - Baglan

I am a 27 man living in the Baglan area with my family, cats and dog. 

I am very quiet and would like a PA to help me build my confidence and support me to access the community to do the things I enjoy. I experience Catatonia, which means I am mostly non-verbal, and will nod/ shake my head, and use texts to communicate with you. Over a long time, and once I have gotten to know you, I may speak to you verbally. I can also experience episodes of being “frozen” to the spot. The PA will need to have an awareness of Catatonia and be able to support me with this. I can also become withdrawn and in a low mood.

I enjoying watching wrestling, going on the bus, crazy golf, bowling, quad biking, gaming, playing pool, going for food, to the gym, swimming and for a walk (not too far). I love Marvel and going to the Cinema. I would like a PA to support me with these and with possibly attending community groups such as Gardening, Travel Training and Social Groups. 

The PA will need to support me with managing my money when out, and with using the toilet and continence aid changes if needed. The PA may also need to support me with meal preparation specific to my diet, and help me develop “life skills” such as cooking at home. The PA will need to undergo First Aid training as I am at high risk of choking.

I do not need a walking aid, but I will need to PA to risk assess the area to ensure my safety.

22 hours per week

This will start very slowly, with a few hours a week, so I can get used to you. Then building up to the full 22 hours. Days and times are flexible, though the start would be after 11am.

DPSS704 - Personal Assistant - 13 hours per week - Aberdulais

I am a 19 year old man living within the aberdulais area of Neath. I have learning difficulties and autism. I am non-verbal however I can use basic words to communicate my needs.

No personal care is required, but I may require assistance with my appearance when out within the community. I am a social butterfly and I am very happy go lucky and enjoy lots of laughter. I enjoy going to the beach, bowling, cinema, Margam Park. I love dancing and music. I am currently still in school, preferably after school outings and some weekends to support me to socialise within the community and keep me safe at all times due to myself having no sense of danger.

13 hours per week (Flexible) days to be discussed at Interview

DPSS584 - Personal Assistant - 7.5 hours per week - Neath

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

DPSS707 - Personal Assistant - 3 hours - Ystalyfera

I am an 11 year old boy living in Ystalyfera. I have a learning disability and High Functioning Autism. I experience challenging behaviour which can include screaming, hitting, shouting, and using inappropriate language. I can become frustrated and will struggle to regulate my emotions. I am looking for a PA to take me out to the places I enjoy, so my Mum can have a break. I enjoy going to trampoline parks, soft play and kicking a football about in the park. I have no safety awareness and the PA will need to keep eyes on me at all times.

3 hours per week, to be worked as one block after 3:30pm. Days are flexible. 

DPSS708 - Personal Assistant - 4 hours - Neath

I am a 64 year old gentleman living in the Neath area with my Brother and Sister-In-Law. I have additional learning needs and a diagnosis of down syndrome. I am a quiet gentleman, but I have dementia and can experience changing moods. I have limited communication and I am hard of hearing. I am looking for a PA to sit with me at home and keep me company, for my family to have a break. I really enjoy colouring and would like the PA to do this with me. I would also like the PA to play Jenga and Snap with me. The PA would need keep me safe by ensuring that I do not leave the home. 

4 hours per week. 

To be used as a 4 hr block on an evening. Days are flexible

DPSS709 - Personal Assistant - 7 hours - Pontardawe

Seven hours per week to be worked either on one day or over two days depending on plans that week. Days supported is required is a Wednesday and Thursday.

I am a gentleman in my 70s living in the Pontardawe area with my wife and just a short distance are my family who are very important to me. I am a Welsh speaker and would like to be able to converse with someone in Welsh. I enjoy reminiscing on times gone by as my short term memory isn't the best. You will often find me singing in Welsh and conversing in Welsh. My interests are sports and I enjoy watching rugby, football and cricket and talking about my time playing rugby.

Seven hours per week to be worked either on one day or over two days depending on plans that week. Days supported is required is a Wednesday and Thursday. 

DPSS710 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours - Tonna/Neath

I am a 6 year old boy living in the Tonna area of Neath. I have Global Development Delay and un-diagnosed Autism. I am non-verbal. I have no danger awareness and require constant supervision. On rare occasions, if I am tired, or told to do something I don’t want to, I will drop to the floor, and if I’m not left alone, I can kick out as I don’t like anyone in my personal space. I respond well to distraction techniques.

I am a very happy boy with an infectious laugh. I love being tickled and spinning round on the spot. I love drawing and Peppa Pig. I enjoy having fun and I am very active. I love to play in water and jump in puddles. I enjoy going out for walks, to the parks and play areas, but I do not like crowds. 

6 hours per week during term time - 3 hours on a Tues and Thurs from 3.45pm

and 12 hours per week during school holidays – days and times to be discussed.