Vacancy Details

I am a 46 year old woman living in the Margam area and I have MS.

I would like a Personal Assistant to cover the hours of my existing Personal Assistant for planned annual leave.

I am easy going, friendly with a good sense of humour.

I enjoy modern music and I am really interested in fashion, hair, talking, TV programs and makeup.

General Duties/Tasks:

• Assist with personal care, showering (all tasks of personal care will be discussed at interview)
• Light household duties, such as putting washing in, getting the washing out of the machine and hanging out, and folding and putting away clothes. Small amount ironing for myself, cleaning bathroom, bedroom and equipment after use.
• Order medical equipment when needed.
• There is some manual handling involved; this would be assisting me with getting into my standing frame aid, using my Motomed hand/bike exercising machine, helping with transfers and using my electric ceiling hoists (must have manual handling training). For hoist and slinging
• Transferring me around the house, from front room to bathroom/wet room to living room. Using electric ceiling hoists. Also transferring me back to front room when needed as I’m a permanent wheelchair user.
• Use self-propelled/electric wheel chair, if needed for transfers inside house and outside for going out. (Permanent wheelchair user).
• Taking me out for local walks, or a bus into town. Also socialising/shopping and generally getting out of the house

A person who:

• Is flexible when needed
• Punctual, reliable, honest and positive attitude.
• Is manual handling/slings/meds trained (certificates must be up to date)
• Outgoing, bubbly, fun and be able to motivate/encourage me.
• Good sense of humour with good communication skills.
• Females only to apply.

It would be great if the applicant likes modern music and also likes hair/fashion/makeup, talkative and easy going.

Previous experience is advantageous but not essential

PA to cover hours when current PA is on annual leave.

Typical hours are:

Monday                  09:10am - 14.30pm

Tuesday                 09:10am - 14.30pm

Wednesday            09.10am - 14:30pm

Thursday                09:10am - 14.30pm

Friday                     09.10am - 14:30pm.

Flexibility is required as times may vary on occasions

Cover needed from Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May (5days)

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.