Vacancy Details

I am a 50 old gentleman living in Longford. I have Agoraphobia. I find it hard in open spaces and sometimes become overwhelmed. I have impaired mobility and I use a mobility scooter/ walker and walking stick when I’m out. I am interested in watching TV, playing games, quizzes, indoor bowls, puzzles and going out in the community. I also enjoy going to the cinema - I enjoy most films. 

• Verbally prompt and encourage me to clean

• Taking me out to coffee mornings

• Support me with meal planning and cooking healthy meals

• Take me out for small shopping journeys

• Support me to go to the gym

• Support me to attend medical appointments

• Verbally prompting me with my personal care and PA to make sure I am safe when showering

• Helping me access the community.

• Some support with independent living skills and building my confidence.

• Any other reasonable duties

A person who:

• Car driver essential
• Is chatty, approachable and with a good sense of humour
• Someone who is reliable and able to work flexibly
• Someone who has similar interests
• Someone who can encourage, support and motivate me

• Someone who will treat me with respect and who will work with me to promote my independence

   

CAR DRIVER IS ESSENTIAL

14 hours per week to be used: 

3 hours each on a Mon, Tues and Wed. Start time is 10am onwards - times are flexible.

The remainder 5 hours to be used flexibly on a Friday.

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 686812 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.