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SalaryDescription
I am a mature gentleman living within the Neath Port Talbot area. I have a good sense of humour and love to have a chat. I have a keen interest within history and I also like to visit the library. I have a keen interest in photography. I enjoy going into town and having a coffee in the local coffee shop. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to help support me with shopping tasks. I would also require support with cooking and meal preparation. I like to take part in meaningful activities within the community.
I am registered blind in my left eye and I have reduced sight in my right eye. I also wear hearing aids at all times as I am hard of hearing, however I am able to understand and communicate effectively at all times.
Purpose
Supporting me with my weekly shop.
Supporting me with cooking and meal preparation.
Support with up keep of appearance.
Support with helping me remain independent
Support with enabling me to attend the community and events.
Taking me to any appointments that I may have.
Support me to plan my week ahead.
Person Type
Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
Someone who is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
Someone who is caring, patient and understanding
Someone who is friendly and chatty
Someone who respects my privacy and confidentiality
Hours
10 hours per week
Tuesday mornings (this cannot be changed) however, the rest of the weeks hours can be discussed during 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 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.
If you are interested in applying for a vacancy and have previously registered as a Personal Assistant with the Direct Payments Support Service, please contact the team on 01639 686812 instead of completing a Registration Form. Alternatively, you may email pa-registration@npt.gov.uk.
Please note NPTCBC is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of NPTCBC
