Vacancy Details

I’m an elderly lady living in the Clyne area of Neath. I have an interest in Politics and History, and enjoy watching game shows on TV. I enjoy spending time within the community and shopping. I have limited mobility, therefore I would need to be pushed in my wheelchair. I’m looking for a PA to help me get out and about, keep me company and help me to do the things I like to do, also helping me to attend appointments at times. I may request you to advocate during these appointments. I will require a PA who can drive and will be able to pick me up from my home address and transport me to desired destination.

• Helping me get out and about
• Supporting me when we’re out and about
• Spending time keeping me company
• Some support with appointments on occasion

A person who:

• Is friendly and will take the time to get to know me
• Someone who has similar interests and who will enjoy doing the things I like to do
• Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect
• Someone respectful and trustworthy
• Someone with a good sense of humour
• Car driver with access to a vehicle is essential

CAR DRIVER ESSENTIAL

3 hours per week 
Thursdays with some flexibility between the hours of 12pm to 4pm.

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 686812 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.