Overview
Description: I am a 25 year old male who lives within the Neath area. I enjoy gaming and socialising within the community, including activities such as pool, bowling, cinema, and visiting places like McDonalds. I seek support to build confidence and independence at home and in the community. I will require help with cooking, establishing routines, following a personal journey, and managing public transport. I also need support to develop problem solving skills and to focus on one thing at a time. Although I can be anxious and find it difficult to talk to new people, I value the support of a Personal Assistant to help me manage these situations and grow confidence.
Responsibilities
* Support me to build confidence and independence at home and in the community.
* Help with cooking and routine building.
* Support me to manage public transport and follow a planned journey.
* Assist with problem solving and developing strategies to focus on one task at a time.
* Encourage me to be independent and make suggestions rather than directing me.
Person specification
* Very understanding with good knowledge of mental health issues.
* Respectful, supportive, encouraging, and motivated to promote independence.
* Sensitive and open-minded about hidden disabilities.
* Discrete and respects confidentiality.
* Car driver preferred but not essential.
* Trustworthy, reliable, punctual, caring, patient, friendly, and chatty.
* Respects privacy and treats the individual with dignity and respect.
Hours
4 hours per week. A Monday or a Tuesday to discuss at interview 12 to 4pm.
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, 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 01639 686140 or pa-registration@npt.gov.uk, quoting the reference numbers of the jobs you are interested in.
* This post may require a DBS check (costs met by NPTCBC). If required to work with children, a DBS check is compulsory prior to commencement.
* Two satisfactory references may be required. The 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; document checks will be conducted prior to commencement.
* You will receive annual leave entitlement and other statutory entitlements, details of which will be in your contract. You will be issued with a Personal Assistant Handbook on start.
* You will be expected to undertake mandatory training identified as relevant to this post; training costs will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
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