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Vacancy Details

DPSS274 - Personal Assistant - Skewen - 14 hours per week (Ref: V000274)

Location: Neath
Pay: £10.90
Closing: 03/03/2027

Description

I am a lady in my forties living in the Skewen Area with my parents.

I like going to the cinema and to the local library and church group for crafts classes.

I have special needs and a learning disability. 

I have a bubbly personality and am looking for someone who has the same kind of personality and who enjoys being out and about. I enjoy the time I spend with my PA and hope you’ll enjoy our days out as well. 

I like cooking, eating out, arts and crafts and generally being out. 

I am unable to walk great distances due to asthma and joint pain but am happy to do small walks locally.

Purpose

  • Assisting with visiting shops i.e. food shopping
  • Assisting me to manage my money
  • Assisting with travel (locally)
  • Taking me to activities I enjoy
  • A little bit of personal care support when we’re out
  • Taking to the cinema, arts and crafts events etc.
  • Assisting with basic meal preparation and cooking.
  • Helping me find new things to do
  • Any other reasonable duties

Person Type

A person who:

  • Has previous experience in a caring role
  • Has first aid training (preferable but training can be provided)
  • Has a friendly and bubbly personality
  • Is flexible
  • Is reliable
  • Car driver/owner
  • Female preferred due to personal care

Hours

CAR DRIVER ESSENTIAL.

14 hours in total to be worked as:

Hours to be worked over 2 or 3 weekdays.

Hours will be flexible and can be agreed in advance by mutual consent depending on what activities are going on.

Additional Info

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Neath Port Talbot Council. To apply for this job please click the “Apply Online” link and complete the registration/application form. You will only need to complete this form once. If you wish to be considered for more than one vacancy or have any difficulties please contact us on 01639 686812 or email pa-registration@npt.gov.uk quoting the reference numbers of the jobs you are interested in.

This post may require a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by NPTCBC). If this post requires you to work with children then it is compulsory for you to have a DBS check prior to commencement.

If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.

Wages will be paid on a 4 weekly or monthly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.

You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.

You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.

If you are interested in applying for a vacancy and have previously registered as a Personal Assistant with the Direct Payments Support Service, please contact the team on 01639 686812 instead of completing a Registration Form. Alternatively, you may email pa-registration@npt.gov.uk.

Please note NPTCBC is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of NPTCBC