DPSS273 | Personal Assistant| Neath | 9 Hours a week.

Personal Assistant Vacancies

Thank you for your interest in the personal assistant vacancies that the Direct Payments Support Service is advertising on behalf of employers.

You will need to apply online by going to www.npt.gov.uk/directpayments and completing an online application form. You can apply for multiple vacancies with the same application form by quoting the reference numbers in the job titles.

You will be able to find out more about Direct Payments, what we do in the Direct Payment Support Service and a full list of the current vacancies available.

If you have not been shortlisted for this vacancy we may still contact you about other vacancies we may be advertising. We can also offer information and support you with your application if you need it.

Please note NPTCBC is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment recipient and not of NPTCBC. The final decision on whether you are offered the post will be with the employer and not the Direct Payments Support Service.

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Personal Assistant Job Description

Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Hours of Work: 9 Hours per week
I am currently looking for 9 hrs of support on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday - 10am - 1pm.
Flexibility as essential

• Additional cover hours may be offered from time to time including on a weekend.

Rate of Pay: £8.91 per hour.




Pen Picture of the Person Requiring Assistance:
I am a gentleman in my 30s living in the Neath area.
I am social and friendly but need some support and encouragement to make sure I attend appointments and look after myself. I have mild learning difficulties, diabetes and some alcohol dependency.

General Duties:

I am looking for a PA to promote my independence.
By supporting me in getting out and about as I need to socialise.
And to keep active and pursue meaningful activities.

Tasks Include:

• To promote my independence and keep me active with a PA who is patient, calm, mature and a good buddy.
• Take me shopping and collect my medication.
• Some support and encouragement around the house to complete chores.
• Some assistance with correspondence.
• Assisting me to organise and manage my money and household activities.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Personal Qualities and Attributes required:

A person who:

• has a good sense of humour
• is flexible
• is reliable
• is honest
• is organised and understands the importance of confidentiality
• Someone who will treat me with respect and dignity
• Previous experience is preferred but not essential

Additional Information:

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 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.