Vacancy Details

I am a mature lady who enjoys walking along the beach and having an ice cream, I enjoy beach walks at all times of the year. I use a wheelchair which parts into two pieces to be able to fit into a car. A car driver is essential. I enjoy attending craft fairs once a month which normally falls on a weekend day. I enjoy the cinema, and shopping especially for my fresh food produce. I enjoy the occasional lunch and attending the odd concert. I really enjoy the Christmas lights at Margam illuminate. I have a cat however the cat is only allowed in certain rooms.

Supporting me to access the community, ensuring my safety and safeguarding me at all times.

• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Someone with a proactive and mature attitude
• Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
• Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
• Female preferred
• Car driver essential
• Will make suggestions rather than tell me what to do
• Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Is caring, patient and understanding
• Is friendly and chatty
• Respects my privacy and confidentiality
• Will treat me with dignity and respect

9 hours per week flexible days and times to be discussed at 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.