Description I am a 64 year old gentleman living in the Neath area with my Brother and Sister-In-Law. I have additional learning needs and a diagnosis of down syndrome. I am a quiet gentleman, but I have dementia and can experience changing moods. I have limited communication and I am hard of hearing. I am looking for a PA to sit with me at home and keep me company, for my family to have a break. I really enjoy colouring and would like the PA to do this with me. I would also like the PA to play Jenga and Snap with me. The PA would need keep me safe by ensuring that I do not leave the home. Purpose Keep me company at home Colour, play snap and Jenga with me Ensure that I do not leave the home Person Type Experience of working with individuals with dementia would be advantageous Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual Is caring and understanding Is friendly and patient Respects my privacy and confidentiality Will treat me with dignity and respect Hours 4 hours per week. To be used as a 4 hr block on an evening. Days are flexible 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.