DPSS- Personal Assistant Pontardawe

I am a 19 year old man living in the Pontardawe area. I have a huge interest in online gaming and would like to become a successful live streamer. I previously used to train with the Ospreys for wheelchair rugby. I am looking for a PA to support me to go swimming (including changing), going for food and to access the community so I can meet people of a similar age.

The PA will also be required to push my wheelchair, support with transfers and drive my mobility car. Purpose

• Support with manual handling and transfers.
• Support with pushing my wheelchair if needed.
• Assist with swimming (including changing).
• Assist with going for food.
• Help me to access the community so I can meet people of a similar age.
• Drive my mobility car.

• Male preferred.
• Driving License is essential.
• Willing to undertake manual handling training.
• Someone respectful who will help me to be independent.
• Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual.
• Is caring, patient and understanding.
• Is friendly and chatty.
• 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.
• Two satisfactory references must be provided if requested by the employer.
• 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• Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
• This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.

• 8.5 hours per week to be worked as: 2 x 4hr 15 min sessions (this can be flexible).
• Days and times are flexible and to be mutually agreed at interview.