Vacancy Details

Description

 I am a gentleman in my fifties living in the Crymlyn Burrows area of Swansea with my 2 friendly little dogs. I have Agoraphobia, Monophobia and Epilepsy. I also have a spinal injury and some hip problems that can affect my mobility. I normally get around on my crutches but now can get tired if I go too far. Getting out can be a bit of a chore to me so I like to do activities that help me to relax such as going to the spa/leisure centre. I will become more mobile physically over time so someone who likes things like walking, bike rides, a little gym would be beneficial. I like animals and getting out into nature. I also enjoy going to the theatre now and then. I’m a practicing Christian and would like to be able to attend church more often. 

Purpose

• Helping me to attend activities I enjoy.
• Supporting me to find new groups and activities to attend.
• Supporting and encouraging me when we’re out and about.
• Taking me to appointments i.e. hospital, doctors, dentist vets etc
• Helping me find new walking routes  
• Taking me to church once or twice per month on a Saturday evening.
• Occasionally helping me by running errands
• Occasionally prompting me with my medications
• Taking me out with my dogs
• Driving my mobility car. I will drive as much as I can when I feel like it but, on the occasions, I don’t want to drive I would need the PA to drive for me.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Person Type

A person who:

• Is supportive, friendly, and understanding, with a relaxed personality. 
• Someone who is chatty and enjoys a 2-way conversation, who will encourage me when I need it
• Someone who can be empathetic and gently reassure me when I am experiencing moments of anxiety because of the Agoraphobia or Auras.  
• Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect
• Someone who can work flexibly
• Someone who will help me to be independent
• Someone comfortable working in a house with dogs although it would be very rare staying at house as I’m trying to get out more. 
• Car driver essential however you can use my vehicle
• Some experience supporting adults with mental ill health would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Someone who recognises boundaries and will respect privacy and confidentiality. 

Hours

10 hours per week to be worked over 3 days.

Normally a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3 to 4 hours per session.

In addition every other Saturday evening if possible.

Hours and start times can be flexible and can be discussed at interview.

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.