Vacancy Details

I am an elderly lady who lives within the Sandfields are of Port Talbot. I also used to be very independent. I have a good sense of humour and enjoy a good laugh. I love a chat. Unfortunately my mobility has slowed down and I would like a Personal assistant to help support me to access the community for three hours per week. I enjoy going for food, walks along the beach and have Ice cream and go for coffee. I would like to attend afternoon service within my church once a month or attend a church lunch when it starts back up again. I enjoy shopping especially having a look in Marks and Spencer clothes shop.

• Supporting me to access the community for 6 hours per week. This may also include attending religious events, when they start again. 

• I also would like to go for a drive in the car and for my PA to support me with shopping. 

• Due to reduced mobility my PA will need to help me in and out of the car and push me in my wheelchair. 

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

• Supporting me to attend medical appointments when necessary. 

• Someone who is respectful and who will help me to be independent.
• Someone who is supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
• Someone who will help me to establish a morning routine
• Someone will make suggestions rather than tell me what to do
• Someone who is trustworthy, reliable and punctual 
• Someone who is caring, patient and understanding
• Car driver is essential
• Someone who is friendly and chatty
• Someone who respects my privacy and confidentiality 
• Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect
• Someone who is a non smoker

6 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.