Vacancy Details

Description

I am an 89 year old gentleman living in the Taibach area.  I would like help with accessing the community such as going to the shops and having my hair cut at the barbers.  I suffer with Parkinsons disease and require wheelchair access when out in the community.  I also would like help with daily exercises such as using a vibration plate for my legs and also help with shaving when required.  Communication is difficult for me due to Parkinsons disease and I may require support with this.

Purpose

• Taking me shopping or to the barbers
• Help with using my vibration plate to exercise my legs
• Pushing my wheelchair when out in the community
• May require help with toileting

Person Type

A person who:

Is confident, fun and sociable, but also caring, patient and trustworthy.  A driver is preferred that has a car big enough to fit a wheelchair but this is not essential as can use the bus.

Hours

3 hours a week on no set days

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.