DPSS725 - Personal Assistant - Skewen - COVER POST 14 HOURS
| Posting date: | 19 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | NPTCBC Direct Payments Support Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DPSS725 |
Summary
Description
I am a lady living in the Skewen area of Neath, I live with my two small dogs who I also like to walk twice a day. I enjoy going out shopping, and I also like to meet up with friends.
I am a wheelchair user, and I like to have a small team of PAs that assist me with my daily living.
Purpose
To assist with daily living tasks
Personal care (and support in the shower - I am unable to do anything from the waste down).
Light household chores
Assist with meal preparation and drinks
Manual handling – training required.
Driving my mobility vehicle
Attending hospital visits with me
Person Type
Someone who:
Is friendly, approachable and caring
Someone who is trustworthy and who can show initiative
Someone who is reliable
Someone who will respect my confidentiality
Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect
Hours
THIS IS A COVER POST
THIS IS A COVER POST
7 HOURS - 08/07/2026 08:30AM - 16:00PM (30 min break)
7 HOURS - 09/07/2026 08:30AM - 16:00PM (30 min break)
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.
I am a lady living in the Skewen area of Neath, I live with my two small dogs who I also like to walk twice a day. I enjoy going out shopping, and I also like to meet up with friends.
I am a wheelchair user, and I like to have a small team of PAs that assist me with my daily living.
Purpose
To assist with daily living tasks
Personal care (and support in the shower - I am unable to do anything from the waste down).
Light household chores
Assist with meal preparation and drinks
Manual handling – training required.
Driving my mobility vehicle
Attending hospital visits with me
Person Type
Someone who:
Is friendly, approachable and caring
Someone who is trustworthy and who can show initiative
Someone who is reliable
Someone who will respect my confidentiality
Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect
Hours
THIS IS A COVER POST
THIS IS A COVER POST
7 HOURS - 08/07/2026 08:30AM - 16:00PM (30 min break)
7 HOURS - 09/07/2026 08:30AM - 16:00PM (30 min break)
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.