Vacancy Details

I am a lady in my late 30’s living in Pontardawe. I have Down’s Syndrome with a learning disability.  I am very friendly and happy, and I enjoy going out into the community to do activities such as bowling, going to the cinema and having my nails done. I can be shy and quiet to start but I get very fond of people when I get to know them.

I am physically able in many areas but will require support on encouragement to remain on task and complete daily activities. 

I also will require support with household tasks such as completing my washing and preparing a meal.

• Support and prompting with household tasks

• Support with accessing the community

• Someone reliable and punctual

• Car driver essential

• Someone who is confident with a good sense of humour

Sundays only from 11am – 5pm (6 hours)

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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.