Vacancy Details

I am a 27 man living in the Baglan area with my family, cats and dog. 

I am very quiet and would like a PA to help me build my confidence and support me to access the community to do the things I enjoy. I experience Catatonia, which means I am mostly non-verbal, and will nod/ shake my head, and use texts to communicate with you. Over a long time, and once I have gotten to know you, I may speak to you verbally. I can also experience episodes of being “frozen” to the spot. The PA will need to have an awareness of Catatonia and be able to support me with this. I can also become withdrawn and in a low mood.

I enjoying watching wrestling, going on the bus, crazy golf, bowling, quad biking, gaming, playing pool, going for food, to the gym, swimming and for a walk (not too far). I love Marvel and going to the Cinema. I would like a PA to support me with these and with possibly attending community groups such as Gardening, Travel Training and Social Groups. 

The PA will need to support me with managing my money when out, and with using the toilet and continence aid changes if needed. The PA may also need to support me with meal preparation specific to my diet, and help me develop “life skills” such as cooking at home. The PA will need to undergo First Aid training as I am at high risk of choking.

I do not need a walking aid, but I will need to PA to risk assess the area to ensure my safety.

• Support me to access the community to do the things I enjoy.

• Support me with meal prep and cook with me at home.

• Ensure I am safe when eating, as I am at high risk of choking.

• Support me with using the toilet when out and continence aid changes if needed.

• Support me with my Catatonia if I experience an episode.

• Support me with my medication if needed.

• Ensure my safety when out by risk assessing the area.

• Support me with building my confidence.

• Car driver is essential
• Encourage me to be independent
• Is willing to do some research on Catatonia and how it affects me.
• Will treat me with dignity and respect and can undertake personal care tasks in a discrete and confident manner.
• Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
• Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual 
• Is caring, patient and understanding
• Is friendly and chatty
• Respects my privacy and confidentiality 
• Has experience of working with individuals with Autism would be advantageous.

22 hours per week

This will start very slowly, with a few hours a week, so I can get used to you. Then building up to the full 22 hours. Days and times are flexible, though the start would be after 11am.

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.