DPSS714 - Personal Assistant - 6 hours - Sandfields

Hi, I’m Niki. I’m 34 years old and have a few conditions that limit my mobility and energy. I’m a bright and bubbly woman who enjoys crafting, reading and playing games. I have 2 friendly cats called Panelopi and Wisper and a lovely husband called Nick. My condition is variable day to day, so I may need more help on some days than others. On days where I'm doing well I would like some help getting out of the house and going for short walks. I use a rolling walker which has a seat and a walking stick which I am trying to use more. I try to do as much as I can myself but due to my muscles being a bit pants I need some help around the house, mainly with domestic tasks like general cleaning and putting things away. I’m not always great at remembering to take care of myself, so helping me put together some lunch might be needed every now and then alongside some help having a basic wash.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Domestic Cleaning
• Assistance washing
• Assistance cooking
• Helping with outings and short walks when conditions allow

Person Type / Qualities

• Friendly and willing to have a chat with me.
• Social and able to help me access the community.
• Kind and understanding.
• Flexible with hours. The 6 hours will be spread over the week at mutually agreed times.
• Happy to undertake different tasks depending on what is needed that day.
• Understanding and nonjudgemental.
• Willing to work in a household with pets.
• Driving licence and car are not required but are desirable - Mileage would be paid at a rate agreed by both parties.

Hours

6 hours per week.

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.