Vacancy Details

I am a young man living within the Pontardawe area. I have been diagnosed with ASD, a learning disability and I also have Epilepsy. It is important to me to find a PA to help me develop my social skills and independence skills within the community. I enjoy my TV programmes and also playing with my toy figures. I have a summer house I like to spend time in within my garden, and I also enjoy a take away on the weekend with my family. I enjoy Chinese and Indian foods. I also enjoy time on my I Pad. It is important to me to have consistency and reliability. I can become overwhelmed if I am offered too many choices, and I interact better when I am around calm people and require reassurance. I enjoy listening to stories and telling stories through Imaginative Play. I enjoy you tube and the lion king and also being active.

Supporting me to access the community 4 hours per week to build my confidence and social skills. Offering routine, structure and 1:1 time.

Behavioural management would be of an advantage but not essential.

A person who:

• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
• Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
• Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
• Car driver preferred but not essential
• Encourage me to be independent
• 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

4 hours per week

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.