Vacancy Details

I am a 6 year old boy who lives within the Cwmllynfell area. I love the outdoors and enjoy soft play areas.   I really enjoy going to play zone and the park.

I am very energetic, have a bubbly personality and I am described as a little character. I am nonverbal however I use body language and PEX to communicate.

At times I can portray behaviours of distress, and I have been diagnosed with autism.

I am looking for a 2 personal assistants as I require 2:1 support and this would be to pick me up after school for 3 hours, to help support me within accessing my chosen activities within the community. The pickup is at 3pm and drop me home by 6pm. I will also need support within the school holidays to be able to maintain a routine.

Supporting me within the community to access my chosen activities.

A person who:

• Is very understanding
• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
• Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
• Car driver essential
• Encourage me to be independent
• Will make suggestions rather than tell me what to do
• is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• is caring, patient and understanding
• is friendly and chatty
• respects my privacy and confidentiality
• will treat me with dignity and respect

6 hours per week. 2 x 3 hours shifts (3pm to 6pm) weekdays to be arranged at interview

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.