Vacancy Details

I am an 8 year old girl with a friendly nature, I live within the upper valley area of seven sisters. I have autism and I am unable to communicate verbally, I use descriptive communication, and I can become louder when exited. I can at times hit out when I become frustrated. I love swimming and going to wiggleys farm and attending the trampoline park and soft play. Car driver is essential.

• Assisting with toileting
• Aspects of personal care
• Supporting with road safety
• Supporting me to stay safe as I can pick up small objects.

A person who:

• Has some knowledge of supporting a child with autism (Desirable)
• Friendly Nature.
• Trustworthy.
• Reliable.
• Being around children.
• Patient and energetic as I can run around at times.

4 hours term time, 8 hours during school holidays.

There is a degree of flexibility with this role that we are happy to discuss during interview. We would prefer a Saturday 10AM – 1PM however this is flexible

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.