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(REF: RPW1) Child Therapy Assistant/Female Support Worker - Pontardawe (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9) Contract: PermanentLocation: PontardaweHours per week: 15 hours per weekWorking Pattern:Term timesSessions after school and Saturday morning – to be confirmed with familyAccompany to expert appointments/therapy appointmentsSchool holidays - 2 daysPay per hour:£15.50 weekdays£16.50 – weekendsClosing date: 30th November 2025 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)I am a nearly 12-year-old young lady, looking for someone “preppy” to support me in the next stage of my life's adventures. I describe myself as “cute, preppy, funny and sassy”. My case manager has helped me to prepare this advert using my words to describe myself.I sustained an injury as a baby and as a result have complex needs, including cognitive and physical, but this does not define me in any way. I am very independent but need the occasional hand to help with personal care when I get stuck. I mainly need my support worker/therapy assistant out of school so that I can enjoy social and leisure activities, engage in therapy/ carry out my exercises. I am not shy to talk to anyone and have strong ideas and opinions. I love horses, swimming and art, and am up for trying new things and having adventures. I have already been on the television when I was part of skiing team that broke a world skiing record.My new Support Worker/Child Therapy Assistant will need to be energetic, enthusiastic, fun, reliable and flexible, calm, patient and under pressure. This role would be an excellent opportunity for a therapy student or psychology graduate who wil