Vacancy Details

I am a 68 year old man living in the Glynneath area with my wife.

I have a good sense of humour and a good supply of jokes. I love rugby and football and used to enjoy fishing, playing golf and riding motorbikes. 

I was also quite handy and liked doing DIY.

Since my accident, I have lost a little confidence and would like a PA to spend time with me to allow me to start doing hobbies I enjoy. Such as, going out for food and to get back out into my community. I would also like to go to Stroke Group in Seven Sisters on a Tuesday morning. 

• Helping me get out into the community.
• Spending time with me in my home.
• Helping me get back into the hobbies I used to enjoy.
• Helping me find new things to do and places to go.
• Helping me with my personal care.
• Helping me transfer in and out of my vehicle
• Helping me in to my WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle).
• Drive my WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle). 
• Hoisting me on to my commode, wheelchair and bed (where required). 
• Any other reasonable duties. 

I am looking for someone who:

• Is patient, understanding, easy going and who has a good sense of humour
• Will take the time to get to know me
• Will work with me to develop and maintain my independence
• Can support and encourage me in the home and out and about
• Can support with personal care tasks in a discrete and professional manner
• Will treat me with dignity and respect.
• Is a car driver with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Confident in supporting me in and out of my vehicle, and hoisting etc. 

8 hours a week.

Hours to be worked flexibly.

Exact days and times will be agreed by mutual consent in advance.

Rate of Pay: £13.45 

An application form is available by contacting the Direct Payments Support Service on tel. 01639 686812 or via email – pa-registration@npt.gov.uk and quoting the job reference number DPSS179.

Please be advised you will only be contacted if you are short-listed for this post.

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. 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.

This post is subject to two satisfactory references and where applicable a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by the employer) which will be undertaken prior to the commencement of employment.

This post is subject to a trial period. Wages will be paid on a 4 weekly basis (National Insurance Number required). You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement. You may be required to undertake identified training relative to the post.