Vacancy Details

I am a 25 year old male who lives within the Neath area. I really enjoy my gaming but I also like to get out of the house into the community. I like to play pool, go bowling and I also enjoy the cinema going for a McDonalds and general socialisation within the community

I can be quiet but when you get to know me and my confidence builds, I am very loving and have a wicked sense of humour. When I trust you l then feel l can strive as a person. I will require support to build my confidence and independence within the home and in the community. I would like to have support with cooking, getting in to routines, supporting me to follow a journey, and managing public transport. I will also require support to help me find ways to problem solve .I need to focus on one thing at a time. Although I can be anxious and find it difficult to talk to new people, I will value the support form a Personal Assistant to help me manage this and grow my confidence building skills.

• Help with Building my confidence.
• Supporting me to manage public transport.
• Supporting me with cooking.
• Problem solving skills.
• Routine building.

• Is very understanding and has a good knowledge of mental health issues.
• 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 preferred but not essential
• Will help me to establish a routine
• 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

4 hours per week. A Monday or a Tuesday to discuss at interview 12 to 4pm

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.