Vacancy Details

I am a lady in my 60’s living in the Sandfields area of Port Talbot. I enjoy watching TV, but I would like to be able to access the community with my PA, including going out for coffee and for walks. I would also like to be able to visit new places. 

Tasks: 

• Support to access the community.

• Support to go for walks, the PA would be required to push me in my wheelchair (full training provided). 

• Support to attend coffee shops. 

• Support to attend medical appointments as and when required. 

• On days that I am unable to go out, I would like my PA to support me with some light domestic tasks. 

A person who:

• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Someone who will make suggestions rather than tell me what to do
• Someone who is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Someone who is caring, patient and understanding
• Someone who is friendly, chatty and bubbly 
• Somone who respects my privacy and confidentiality 

4 hours per week, to be discussed during 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.