Personal Assistant to a child

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Trowbridge area, Cardiff and surrounding community locations

Part-time

6th April 2026

Listed 2 weeks ago

CDP2790 2:1 Personal Assistant to a child

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Job closes 06.04.2026

ABOUT THE JOB

Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant’s own home.

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.

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Dewis Centre for Independent Living

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT THE YOUNG PERSON

A 13-year-old girl who experiences challenging behaviours and requires 2-to-1 support to safely access the community. She enjoys going out to various places and has a particular interest in arts and crafts activities. She is a lively young person who thrives with engaging activities and positive support.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To work as part of a 2-to-1 support team to enable her to participate in community activities safely and positively. This includes supporting her with arts and crafts activities, outings to local attractions, managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies, and helping her develop social skills and independence in a community setting.

PLACE OF WORK

Trowbridge area, Cardiff and surrounding community locations

HOURS OF WORK

8 hours ongoing term time and 10 hours during school holidays.

RATE OF PAY

£14.85 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Support her to access community activities and outings safely

• Facilitate and participate in arts and crafts activities

• Manage and respond appropriately to challenging behaviours using agreed positive behaviour support strategies

• Work collaboratively with the other support worker to ensure consistent, safe and high-quality support

• Encourage positive social interaction, communication and appropriate behaviour

• Provide personal care support as needed

• Maintain accurate records of activities, progress and any incidents

• Promote her independence and self-confidence

• Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Essential qualities

Reliable, punctual and committed

Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviours

Ability to remain calm, patient and positive in challenging situations

Strong communication and teamwork skills – ability to work effectively as part of a 2-to-1 team

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles

Car driver with own transport and business insurance

Physically able to support a young person who may require physical intervention during episodes of challenging behaviour

Creative, enthusiastic and able to plan engaging activities

Flexible with working hours including weekends

Desirable qualities

Experience of working with children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Training in positive behaviour support, Team Teach or other behaviour management techniques

Experience with and interest in arts and crafts activities

Knowledge of local community resources and activities suitable for young people

First aid training

Previous experience working in a 2-to-1 support capacity

ABOUT THE JOB

This role requires two support workers to work together at all times (2-to-1 support). We are recruiting TWO Personal Assistants who will work as a team to provide consistent support. 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.

Comprehensive training will be provided on specific behaviour management strategies, positive behaviour support techniques, and support approaches relevant to the young person’s individual needs. Successful candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with their co-worker to ensure consistency, safety and the best possible outcomes at all times.

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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