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Personal Assistant

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
15.65 per hour
Ely
Part-time
20th August 2026
Listed today

CDP2894 Personal Assistant to a child

Please quote Job reference CDP2894 when applying. APPLY NOW

Job closes 20.08.2026

Dear Applicant

Re: Personal Assistant Vacancy

Please see below the job description for the post of Personal Assistant.

DEWIS Centre for Independent Living is passing this information to you on behalf of an individual employer.

The application form is available to download from the DEWIS website  www.dewiscil.org.uk Application forms can be posted or e-mailed back to  DEWIS at recruitment@dewiscil.org.uk

Please do not attempt to reformat the layout or design of the application form in any way, as this may result in it not being able to be processed when we receive it.

You will only be contacted if you are short-listed for this post. Unfortunately we are unable to contact those who have not been short listed for interview.

Please ensure that you include the reference number for the job you are   applying for in the box on the bottom right hand side of the front page of  the application form. This is the number on the front of the Job  Description.  

You can put several reference numbers on your application form or   complete a separate application form for each job you are interested in.

We will not be able to accept your application if you do not supply TWO people to contact as referees.

Please also remember to say on the back page of the application form if you would like us to keep your application form on file for 6 months if you are interested in other jobs.

Thank you for your interest in this position and Good Luck with your application!

Yours faithfully

Dewis Centre for Independent Living

Ref: CDP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 16yr old boy living with my parents and siblings in the Ely area of Cardiff. I have learning disabilities and have limited verbal communication. I can say yes or no to make my wishes known. I have 4.5hrs a week available for me to go out and about with a like-minded individual, ideally with similar leisure interests. I like football, gaming, swimming, shopping and bowling. I'm keen to be outdoors as much as possible. Having support from my family is new so I'm keen to get to know you and build things up slowly.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To help access the community, giving my parents a break as well as me having a break from them! I would like to do fun things when working together.

PLACE OF WORK

From home and out and about in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

I have 4.5hrs a week of support agreed, which I need to use flexibly. Ideally.

RATE OF PAY

£15.65 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

● to drive planned places of choice

● To with outings on foot, to observe and if possible participate in activities such as walking and swimming.

● Social calls.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Essential qualities

      • Reliable and punctual.
      • Able to respect my privacy and confidentiality.
      • Have common sense and initiative.
      • Willing to learn about my needs and care wishes
      • Fun and outgoing individual

      • Full driving licence and own car with business insurance
      • Flexible and adaptable to meet my needs.

Desirable qualities

● Similar leisure interests.

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

Thank you.

 

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