Vacancy Details

I am an 85 year old gentleman living in the Sandfields area with my wife and cat. I used to enjoy playing golf and I currently attend a walking football group. I enjoy watching golf, darts and football on the TV. 

I am looking for a cover PA to support me to access the groups that I attend.

I am a laid back gentleman, and I take my time when processing information and replying in conversation. The PA would need to be patient and understanding of this.

I have Parkinsons, Dementia, COPD and can suffer with depression and anxiety. My conditions mean I have reduced mobility and coordination, and I am at risk of falls. I use a wheelchair as both a walking aid and to sit in when I get tired, so my PA would need to push my wheelchair when this happens. The PA would either be able to use their own car, or drive my mobility car which is an automatic. The PA will need to prompt me with time sensitive medication.

• Support me with going for a coffee or keep me company at home if the weather is bad.

• Promote my independence by supervising me while I’m pottering around in the house/community/garden etc. 

• Help me get back up if I fall.

• Prompt me to take my medication, which must be taken at exact times.

• Take me to my walking football group.

• Support me to get in and out of the car.

• Load/ unload my wheelchair into the car.

• Drive my mobility car.

A person who:

• Must be a NON SMOKER due to my COPD
• Driving Licence is essential
• Ideally someone who enjoys watching and discussing sports
• Someone who is easy going
• Must be patient and understanding
• Someone respectful who will encourage me to be independent
• Someone who respects my privacy and confidentiality
• Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Will treat me with dignity and respect

12 hours per week to be worked as: 

Monday – 4 hours each day – times flexible, to be discussed during interview. 

Thursday – 4 hours each day – times flexible, to be discussed during interview. 

Friday – 4 hours each day – times flexible, 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.