Vacancy Details

Description

I am an easy going and laid back man in my 50’s with a 15yr old son living in the Baglan area of Port Talbot. I have mobility difficulties and am not able to use my legs or raise my arms. I play wheelchair rugby for the Ospreys and also coach the team. I enjoy shopping, gardening, exercising and have my own swimming pool at home. My independence is very important to me.

Purpose

• Support me in keeping fit and doing the activities I enjoy.
• Assistance to access the local community and socialise with my friends.
• Full assistance with moving and handling.
• Continence care.
• Support with personal care.
• Meal preparation.
• All domestic tasks.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Person Type

A person who:

• Will support me in maintaining my independence.
• Will undergo the necessary manual handling, personal care and continence aid training.
• Is flexible and reliable.
• Is easy going and supportive.

Hours

Driving NOT essential.

Hours are as follows:

08:00am to 11.30am

4.00pm to 5.30pm

10:00pm to 10:45pm.

This could be during the week or on the weekend.

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.