Vacancy Details

I am a gentleman in my 60’s living in the Port Talbot area. I have Down Syndrome and a moderate learning disability resulting in communication difficulties. I have recently been diagnosed with the onset of dementia and I also have a visual impairment. I enjoy socialising and attending community activities. I already have two PA’s to support me into the community and I attend respite each week which I enjoy. I now require morning support with breakfast and personal care.

• Support me with morning personal care, including a shower
• Prepare and assist me with breakfast
• Ensure my safety, as I can be unsteady on my feet.
• Be aware of my eating and drinking guidelines.

A person who:

• Is honest, dependable, and flexible.
• Is supportive, patient, calm and understanding.
• Is confident about working alone but who can also work as part of a team.
• Previous experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

10 hours per week to be worked 7:45am – 9:15am Monday to Saturday and 8:00 – 9:00 each Sunday. 

This role may suit a job share arrangement.

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.