Vacancy Details

I am a 16 year old boy living with my family and large dog in Neath. I am shy to start but very chatty and friendly once you get to know me. I can be cheeky and I like a joke, but I am also very direct and I have no filter.

I have Autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and a language a learning disability. I suffer with my mental health which can lead to possible self harming. I can swear a lot when I’m angry and can become verbally abusive. I have asthma and also I am partially sighted in my right eye, which affects my reading but not my daily living.

I do enjoy playing the PlayStation and watching YouTube, but I am very energetic and mostly enjoy being out.

I am looking for a PA to take the time to get to know me, and support me with going out places I enjoy and carrying out activities I enjoy. This would include going for very long walks, going to the gym and on bike rides, visiting castles and ruins, going shopping and supporting me with my finances when we are out. The PA would need to correct me when I’m swearing and when I make inappropriate comments.

• Correct me when I swear
• Correct me on my inappropriate comments/ dark humour
• Support me to visits Castles and ruins
• Support me to go to the gym
• Go on long walks with me (i.e Pen Y Fan)
• Go on bike rides with me (I have a spare bike you can use)
• Play football with me
• Support me to go shopping
• Support me to manage my money when we are out

A person who:

• Car driver is ESSENTIAL
• Is physically fit and active and able to complete the activities that I enjoy
• Enjoys walking and being outside
• Has a strong personality who is not afraid to correct me
• Experience of supporting someone with Autism is preferred
• Someone not offended by swearing or inappropriate comments
• Has a good sense of humour and enjoys banter
• Is very understanding and has a good knowledge of mental health issues.
• Will make suggestions rather than tell me what to do
• Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Is caring, patient and understanding
• Is friendly and chatty
• Respects my privacy and confidentiality
• Will treat me with dignity and respect

6 hours to be worked either on a Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday.

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.