Vacancy Details

Description

I am a gentleman in my early 70s living within Port Talbot. I have vascular dementia and I have had a diagnoses for three years. I am a happy go lucky man and I have a great sense of humour. I enjoy a good chat, a good laugh and enjoy spending time within the community.

I like to play snooker and darts and go for a coffee within my local area. I served within the Welsh guards for six years. 

Purpose

Supporting me within the community to do a weekly shop, have a coffee and accompany me to a local place within my area, so I can play snooker and darts. I can’t be left alone as I become disorientated. I need someone to guide me, prompt me and give me reassurance. I am flexible within days I require support. Car driver isn’t essential.

MALE PREFERRED.

Person Type

Personal Qualities and Attributes required:

• Trustworthy
• Understanding
• Reliable
• Patient
• Compassionate
• Confidential
• Flexible
• Male PA preferred

Hours

4 hours per week. 

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.