Vacancy Details

I am a 41 year old man living in the Baglan area with my family and dogs. Following a accident, I have reduced mobility and I experience back pain and weakness in my limbs. This in turn causes me to feel frustrated and low in mood. I also have anxiety and significant depression. I am very direct but I am also a very caring and creative person. I enjoy photography and art and I have many tattoos which I have done myself. I am an ex-rugby player and I love watching Rugby matches. I have a wide taste in music and enjoy going to concerts and festivals.  I am looking for a PA to support me with watching the local rugby matches on a Saturday, taking my son rugby training on a Wednesday, support me with going shopping, taking the dog for a walk with me and support me with my mental health.

• Support me to watch the local rugby matches
• Support me to take my son rugby training
• Support me to go shopping
• Take the dogs for a walk
• Push my wheelchair in the community
• Support me with my mental health, which can include talking things through with me, and motivate and encourage me if I am low in mood

A person who:

• Is very understanding and has a good knowledge of mental health issues.
• Male preferred
• Enjoys rugby and attending matches.
• Likes dogs.
• Is comfortable working in a busy family home
• Respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Car driver preferred but not essential
• Trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Caring and patient
• Respects my privacy and confidentiality
• Will treat me with dignity and respect

8 hours per week to be used as:

2 hours on a Saturday from 1pm onwards

2 hours on a Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm

4 hours used flexibly

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.