Description
I’m a lady in my 60s living in Port Talbot. I have osteoarthritis which effects my mobility as well as a few other health conditions. I also have mental ill health which makes me a little nervous and need support to talk things through. I’m a keen reader, being outdoors, going to the cinema and theatre, eating out and studying history, politics and current affairs. I also enjoy alternative and new age things like Tarot Cards, Paganism and crystals. 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. I am a heavy smoker so my PA would need to be understanding of this however, I am a very considerate smoker.
Purpose
Helping me get out and about
Supporting me when we’re out and about
Some support with mild personal care
Spending time keeping me company
Some support with correspondence on occasion
Occasionally supporting me with errands
Any other reasonable duties
Tasks
CAR DRIVER ESSENTIAL
Person Type
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 who can undertake personal care tasks discretely and professionally
Someone with a good sense of humour
Car driver with access to a vehicle is essential
Some support of supporting people with mental ill health would be an advantage.
Hours
Mainly on a Tuesday and Thursday 12pm to 3pm.
There will be occasional evening and weekend work included (depending on concerts and shows that I like to go and see).
CAR DRIVER ESSENTIAL.
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.
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