Vacancy Details

I am a 29 year old man living in Cwmllynfell with my family.  I have Down’s Syndrome and global development delay.  This doesn’t stop me from being very easy going with a good sense of humour.  Although I am quite quiet and don’t talk that much, I really enjoy spending time with people.  There are a number of different activities like bowling, swimming, circus skills and gymnastics or other sporting events, going to the cinema, eating out, drama and archery that I enjoy doing.  These activities enable me to mix with different people in mainstream and/or special needs social groups and help me to develop my independence.

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• Drive me to and from my activities
• Encourage me to be involved and participate in my activities
• Make sure I am safe when undertaking my activities
• Support and encourage me to be more social
• Making sure I am safe at all times – including road safety
• Making sure that I have enough to drink during the day
• Remind me to wash my hands through the day
• Assist with the handling of money around all activities
• Any other reasonable duties

A person who is

• Is friendly, outgoing and positive who has a good sense of humour
• Flexible
• Is willing to get involved with activities and be open minded
• Will be able to motivate and encourage me
• Is punctual and reliable
• Is a car driver

Previous experience is preferred but not essential

15 hours in total to be worked as:

10 hours on a Thursday from 9am too 7pm (the activities can be flexible) and also 5 hours to be worked on a Wednesday 2pm until 7pm (The activities can be flexible)

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.