Vacancy Details

I am lady in my 50s living in the Banwen area, with my large but very friendly dog. I would say that my hobbies include crafting, gardening, baking and cooking. I enjoy spending time outside and I love going for walks in the countryside and along the beach front. I also enjoy watching films but particularly enjoy watching films that are funny or have a plot twist – I am not a huge fan of horror films. 

I am looking for a PA to support within my home and in the community. I am a wheelchair user and I have a wheelchair adapted vehicle, which I am able to drive. I am looking for a PA that will respect my privacy and confidentiality, as this is very important to me. PA must be ok around large dogs.

• Support me with light cleaning tasks at home.

• Support with changing bedding and laundry.

• Accompanying me to any appointments such as the hospital, dentist etc.

• Accompany me for walks with my dog.

• Accompany me to groups, accessing the community and shopping.

• Provide support when accessing the community and groups as I can get anxious.

• Support me with food preparation and batch cooking.

• Support me to clean the main body of my electric wheelchair (not the wheels) by giving it a wipe over

A person who:

• Will respect my privacy and confidentiality

• Someone who is comfortable around large dogs.

• Flexible and reliable. 

• Has good availability.

• Someone who likes a laugh and fun. 

• Someone who doesn’t take life too seriously. 

• Someone who is creative and thinks outside the box. 

• Has experience of supporting someone with PTSD or is willing to learn how best to support me. 

7.5 hours a week to be worked as:

4.5 hours on a Tuesday and 3 hours on a Thursday. Hours and times are flexible and can be possibly used on a Wednesday if needed (at mutual agreement).

Looking for a PA with a degree of flexibility as hours may be banked to attend medical appointments, but 2 to 3 weeks notice will be given

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.