Vacancy Details

I am a 16-year-old boy living in Port Talbot. I have a learning disability, Autism, ADHD and dyspraxia but I’m also just a regular kid! I have a happy outlook on life and I am great company. I have a lovely sense of humour and I like to make people laugh. I love talking about things I’m interested in – mainly football, FIFA 23 and WWE wrestling. I like going to parks and riding in any kind of transport. I like watching YouTube and playing on my PS5 but I need to get out more! I don’t play any sports at the moment but I’m interested in taking up football. I’m looking for a MALE PA to help me explore new interests and develop some of my independent living skills in the community. I need a MALE PA for 8 hours a week and this could be at the weekend and evenings after school.

• Support me to do things I enjoy like going to the parks near my home or at the beach, or even on a bike ride – I like Afan Argoed for cycling.
• Supervising me when we’re out and helping me to stay safe.
• Support me in learning football skills so I can join a club when I feel I’m ready.
• Possibly supporting me to join a gym so I can learn how to get fit. 
• Helping me to find new things that I will enjoy.
  Any other reasonable duties.

Please see below the link for the AutsimWales.Org eLearning page.

eLearning - Awtistiaeth Cymru | Autism Wales | National Autism Team

These are a set of structured modules that follow the National Autism Training Framework for Wales and include Understanding Autism and Understanding Effective Communication and Autism

A person who:

• MALE PA required
• has some experience of supporting young adults with ADHD and Autism would be an advantage.
• is a car driver with access to a vehicle is essential
• is conscientious, trustworthy and reliable
• is chatty, friendly and enthusiastic
• is fun and active but can be firm and provide prompts and guidance
• is proactive who will help me find things to do
• is supportive who will help to promote my independence
• can encourage and support me to develop new skills
• is responsible who can help keep me safe when we’re out and about
• will treat me with dignity and respect

CAR DRIVER IS ESSENTIAL

8 hours a week to be worked on the weekends and after school during the week.

Some flexability to have the 8 hours on the occasional weekend. 

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.