Vacancy Details

We are seeking a kind, patient, and proactive Personal Assistant to support a vibrant 10-year-old girl with autism, who lives within Neath Abbey. She is happy, funny, full of energy, and loves the outdoors, beach trips, cooking, soft play, swimming and splash parks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with children and making a meaningful difference in their lives. 

• Supporting confidence-building and social interaction
• Assisting with aspects of personal care
• Promoting road safety awareness
• Ensuring safety in various environments
• Encouraging independence through gentle guidance
• Helping enhance communication and social skills

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is understanding, patient, and respectful
• Recognises and respects hidden disabilities
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality
• Is trustworthy, reliable, and punctual
• Is friendly, chatty, and caring
• Is caring, patient and understanding
• Makes suggestions and encourages independence, motivating positively

6 hours per week. 1 to 2 Days per week after school. Every other 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 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.