Vacancy Details

I am a gentleman in my 60’s living in the Little Warren area of Port Talbot. I enjoy listening to music and once my shed is built, I will be able to make jewellery. I love Indian food and I enjoy going to the man shed. I have joined Mals Marauders and like to go on beach walks with them. I would like to be able to go and watch Swansea City FC and Aberavon RFC matches.  

• Supporting me to safely transfer to and from my wheelchair

• Supervise all transfer due to my high risk of falls

• Escorting me safely into and out of community venues

• Remain with me for the duration of activities as I cannot be left unsupervised due to my ill health

• Monitor for signs of fatigue, dizziness, instability or MS related symptom flare ups

• Provide immediate support if I become unsteady or overwhelmed

• Assist me in participating in group sessions

• Support me to attend and engage in meaningful activities that I enjoy

• Support me socially

• Adapt sessions based on my health on the day

1. I am looking for:

• Someone reliable 

• Someone who has a sense of humour 

• Someone who is flexible 

• Someone considerate 

• Someone who enjoys a chat

6 hours per week, to be discussed during 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.