DPSS706 - Personal Assistant - 3 hours - Port Talbot

Overview

This role describes supporting a 7 year old boy living in the central Port Talbot area. He lives at home with his mum, dad and younger sister. He has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global developmental delay and a severe learning disability. He is non-verbal but can communicate his needs. He enjoys being pushed along in a pushchair, viewing sights, using disability swings and the slide at the park, looking at waterfalls, swimming and visiting the splash park at Aberavon beach. He is very active and requires a PA who can match his energy.

Purpose

• Take him swimming
• Take him for a long walk in his pushchair; if he walks without the pushchair, he will need to wear a harness to stay safe at all times
• Take him to the park
• Take him to other activities that he may enjoy

Person Type

• Someone who is reliable
• Someone who is patient
• Someone who is understanding
• Someone who has a full driving licence and access to a car
• Someone trustworthy
• Experience with ALN is desirable but not essential

Hours

3 hours per week to be discussed during interview. Preferably at the weekend.

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.