Vacancy Details

Description

I am a gentleman in my 80s living in the Cimla area. Following an accident many years ago I have an acquired brain injury which affects my memory and concentration. I am also now living with mixed dementia which often impacts on my long-term coping strategies I have relied upon to manage my acquired brain injury over the years. I struggle to retain information and must be repeatedly reminded and prompted. As a result, my routine is very important to me and I find disruption to my routine very unsettling.

I am an active man and enjoy going out and about in the community where I am known well at the shops and cafes I frequent. I am very fit and need a PA who can keep up with me about town. I enjoy talking about my sporting achievements from my successful athletic career prior to my accident. I often talk about my beloved wife who I sadly lost and miss dearly. I enjoy getting out every morning, I like to eat breakfast out, I enjoy a flutter at the betting office, and watching sports on the television with my daily newspapers by my side is very important to me. 

Purpose

• Supporting me to catch the bus to Neath every morning for breakfast and to purchase my daily papers
• Some occasional gentle prompting only with personal care routine
• Some support with getting ready to go out if I misplace any items important to me such as my keys, wallet, reading glasses and bus pass
• Helping me stay safe in the community
• Supporting me to continue to live independently within my own home and helping me overcome daily struggles if I misplace items or become confused

Person Type

• A strong understanding of the impact of acquired brain injuries and mixed dementia
• Is understanding, patient and supportive
• Someone who will be able to repeatedly prompt and encourage me
• Someone reliable, trustworthy, and organised
• Someone able to work flexibly and who can provide cover on occasion.
• Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect.

Hours

17hrs per week.

• Thursday and Friday 8:00 – 14:00 (6hrs)
• Saturday 09:00 – 14:00 (5hrs)

Additional cover hours may be offered from time to time.

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.