Vacancy Details

Description

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.

Purpose

• Light domestic duties i.e. dusting, wiping surfaces
• Laundry / ironing. 
• Meal planning and preparation
• Helping me keep on top of household chores
• Occasionally taking me to appointments
• Supporting me to do my shopping
• Some emotional support on my bad days
• Very occasional personal care support
• Any other relevant duties

Person Type

A person who:

• Is very understanding and has a good knowledge of mental health issues.
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Someone comfortable working in a busy family home
• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Someone with a proactive and mature attitude to housework.
• Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
• Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
• Female preferred due to personal care tasks
• Car driver preferred but not essential

Hours

CAR DRIVER PREFERRED

8 - 10 hours per week

Mondays – 9am – 1pm

Wednesday (possibly) – between 9am – 1pm

Friday – 9am to 1pm

*There is a degree of flexibility in the school holidays*

Hours can be discussed during interview. 

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 686140 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.