Description
I am a 25 year old non-binary individual living in the Sandfields area with my cats and dogs. I choose to use the pro-nouns they/ them. I am Autistic and have severe anxiety. I am looking for a PA with similar interests, to support me in accessing the community. I love animals and I enjoy gaming. The PA would support me with cat socialising in Ty Nant Cat Sanctuary and possibly Llys Nini. I would like to go to the Community Farm in Fforestfach and Wiggleys farm in Pyle. The PA would support me to go to the cinema, going out for food and with shopping. If I do not want to go out, the PA would play computer games with me instead.
The PA will begin with gradual steps for 2 hours a week, eventually building up to 8 hours. I do not like loud noises or bright lights, and the PA must keep things structured, simple and at my pace.
Purpose
Support me to volunteer with animal rescue shelters
Support me to go to the cinema, shopping and for food
Play computers games with me
Support me to get used to new places and situations
Promote my independence and life skills
Keep things simple and at my pace
Person Type
A person who:
Male preferred
Car driver is ESSENTIAL
MUST like cats and dogs
Enjoys gaming
Is respectful of how I identify
Experience of Autism preferred
Is quieter and down to earth
Is very understanding and has a good knowledge of mental health issues.
Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
Is caring and patient
Hours
8 hours per week to be worked as 1 x 2 hours and 2 x 3 hours. Days are flexible but the starting time will be after 2pm.
** Please note that this will begin at 2 hours per week and will gradually increase to the full 8 hours. **
Additional Info
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.
If you are interested in applying for a vacancy and have previously registered as a Personal Assistant with the Direct Payments Support Service, please contact the team on 01639 686812 instead of completing a Registration Form. Alternatively, you may email pa-registration@npt.gov.uk.
Please note NPTCBC is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of NPTCBC