I am a happy, friendly energetic 14 year old boy living within the Neath area. I have ASD/ADHD. My diagnosis can at times cause depression and anxiety. I have an interest with Birds and love bird documentaries, I enjoy learning anything about birds. I enjoy football and having a 1:1 kick about in cwrtherbert. I enjoy bowling and going to walk around the Gnoll park and ponds.
Overview
I require a Personal Assistant to support me for 3 hours per week, on a Saturday or Sunday. I am flexible with days and times. I need a personal assistant to support me within the community to further develop my socialisation skills.
Purpose
* Support to access the community.
* Support with Road awareness.
* Encouragement to socialise within the community.
* Support for 3 hours per week.
Person Type
* Is very understanding and has a good knowledge of mental health issues.
* Someone comfortable working in a busy family home
* Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
* Someone supportive who will encourage and motivate me
* Someone sensitive and open minded who recognises that some disabilities are hidden.
* Someone discrete and who will respect my confidentiality
* Car driver preferred
* Encourage me to be independent
* Will make suggestions rather than tell me what to do
* is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
* is caring, patient and understanding
* is friendly and chatty
* respects my privacy and confidentiality
* will treat me with dignity and respect
* Has experience of working with individuals with ASD/ADHD would be advantageous.
Hours
3 hours per week Flexable
Additional Information
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.
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