Vacancy Details

I am a gentleman in my 50s living in the Cilfrew area with my pet dog. I love music, especially country rock. I enjoy all sports, films and I’m an animal lover. I have a very good sense of humour. I worked for many years in industry and I’m now a keen woodworker and make my own furniture. I also make a lot of items from resin. I have Parkinson’s which affects my mobility. I have Dystonia which causes my limbs to lock up. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with massaging the muscles when the Dystonia affects me, prompting with medication and with personal care, light domestic duties.

• Helping me manage my Dystonia i.e. massaging the affected muscles.
• Domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry and food preparation. 
• Any other reasonable duties. 

WORKING HOURS

24 hour care and support required, in manageable shifts (rota below). 
These hours will be used as:

Monday
SHIFT 1 - 9:00AM - 17:00 (can be flexible) 
SHIFT 2 - 5:00PM - 9:00AM (can be flexible) 

Tuesday
SHIFT 1 - 9:00AM - 17:00 (can be flexible)
SHIFT 2 - 5:00PM - 9:00AM (can be flexible) 

Wednesday
SHIFT 1 - 9:00AM - 17:00 (can be flexible)
SHIFT 2 - 5:00PM - 9:00AM (can be flexible) 

Thursday 
SHIFT 1 - 9:00AM - 17:00 (can be flexible)
SHIFT 2 - 5:00PM - 9:00AM (can be flexible) 

Friday
SHIFT 1 - 9:00AM - 17:00 (can be flexible) 
SHIFT 2 - 5:00PM - 9:00AM (can be flexible) 

Saturday
SHIFT 1 - 9:00AM - 17:00 (can be flexible) 
SHIFT 2 - 5:00PM - 9:00AM (can be flexible) 

Sunday
SHIFT 1 - 9:00AM - 17:00 (can be flexible) 
SHIFT 2 - 5:00PM - 9:00AM (can be flexible) 

COVER - Also, a cover PA is required to work one shift, from 5pm to 11pm on Christmas Day.

A person who:

• Is punctual, reliable and caring
• Someone who is responsible and practical
• Someone who can work on their own initiative
• Someone who can work flexibly
• Someone comfortable working with me in a discrete and professional manner
• Someone with some experience of supporting people with Parkinson’s would be an advantage
• Car driver would be an advantage but is not essential. 

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.