Description
I am a man in my fifties currently in Support Living located in the Bridgend area. I am a diabetic and use a wheelchair due to amputations. I like to go out to places that are familiar to me, where I can see my friends. I enjoy heavy metal music, eating out, shopping, people watching and discussing current affairs. I am looking for a PA to support me within the community to empower my independence further.
Purpose
* Assisting me to access the community to socialise and visit my friends.
* Encourage healthy eating, occasionally preparing meals such as breakfast.
* Support with shopping.
Person Type
* Someone with a good sense of humour.
* Car driver is essential.
* An ability to provide empathy, patience and understanding.
* Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect.
* Flexible, honest, reliable with a friendly approach.
* Previous experience would be preferred but not essential due to the focus being more on the qualities above.
Hours
12 hours per week with a possible increase of 21
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.
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