Vacancy Details

I am a 19 year old man living within the aberdulais area of Neath. I have learning difficulties and autism. I am non-verbal however I can use basic words to communicate my needs.

No personal care is required, but I may require assistance with my appearance when out within the community. I am a social butterfly and I am very happy go lucky and enjoy lots of laughter. I enjoy going to the beach, bowling, cinema, Margam Park. I love dancing and music. I am currently still in school, preferably after school outings and some weekends to support me to socialise within the community and keep me safe at all times due to myself having no sense of danger.

• Safeguarding at all times.

• Support within the community.

• Support me to keep my appearance tidy. 

• Care and support desirable but not essential.

• Is very understanding
• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
• Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
• Car driver essential
• Encourage me to be independent
• 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

13 hours per week (Flexible) days 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.