Description
I am a lady in my 60s living in the Neath area with my husband. I have Dementia which affects my short term memory. I’m very chatty and sociable, I love spending time with people, being out and about in the community, chatting to neighbours or just people watching. I enjoy going shopping and being in places where there’s lots of things going on. I used to like attending church groups, concerts and going swimming but could sometimes be a little disruptive. I now also attend friendship groups several times a week. Sometimes I just like to go for a spin in the car. I’m a very maternal person and love spending time in the presence of children.
I’m looking for a PA who can help me maintain my independence and dignity for as long as possible and to support my husband to have a break. I’d like my PA to take me out to do things I enjoy, to keep me safe whilst we’re out in the community and who can explore different ways of supporting me.
Purpose
Taking me out into my community i.e. to café’s, to the park, to the shops etc
Helping me to try some new things i.e. attending social groups
Keeping me safe while we’re out and about.
Occasionally reminding me with some light personal care tasks i.e. putting shoes on the right feet etc.
Occasionally accompanying me out with my family
Any other reasonable duties.
Person Type
A person who:
Is patient, supportive and a good listener
Someone who is conscientious and responsible
Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect.
Someone proactive who will help me to do the things I enjoy
Someone who can work with me to find new things I might enjoy
Some experience of supporting people with Dementia would be an advantage.
Car driver preferred.
Hours
7.5 hours per week (can be flexible to be agreed in advance by mutual consent).
Either on a Tuesday or on a Friday each week.
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 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.