Vacancy Details

I am 64 year old lady living in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. I have Macular Degeneration with little to no sight. I have skeletal arthritis and fibromyalgia, which causes limited mobility and reduced balance. I also have COPD. 

I enjoy a wide variety of music. I am a Welsh speaker and I am very chatty. I am straight talking but I have a very good sense of humour.

I am looking for a PA to support me with attending groups and appointments, support me with reading my letters and with my correspondence. The PA would take me shopping, help me with batch cooking, and check the use by dates on items in the fridge. I do have OCD and I like things to be kept neat, tidy and in their place. This helps me to find things.

I am a considerate smoker, and will only smoke outside, and not in my house.

• Support me with reading my mail and correspondence

• Support me to go shopping and read labels

• Batch cook with me

• Check the use by dates on food items

• Support me to attend groups and appointments.

• Be vigilant for trip hazards and obstacles when we are out.

• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Someone with a proactive and mature attitude 
• Someone who is vigilant and observant for trips hazards
• 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

8 hour per week to be used as:

3 hours Monday, 3 hours Thursday, 2 hours to be used flexibly. 

9am start but this is 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 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.