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Personal Assistant to a child

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
15.7 per hour
Pentwyn
Part-time
24th September 2026
Listed today

CDP473 Personal Assistant to a child

Please quote job reference CDP473 when applying. APPLY NOW

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

 

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a young teenage boy who has been diagnosed with autism, living in the Pentwyn area of Cardiff. I enjoy going to charity shops, phone shops, parks and recycling centres. At times, I can be over friendly to strangers so I need a personal assistant to make sure I am being kept safe and keep me companionship when accessing the community.

PURPOSE OF JOB

 

To keep me safe and keep me company.

PLACE OF WORK

In my home and out in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

 

6 hours every 2 weeks.

One Saturday and one Sunday.

Times will be discussed at interview.

Also to cover some relief work.

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£15.70 per hour

 

TASKS INVOLVED

 

  • Keep me occupied and engaged in activities.
  • Assist me with accessing the community.
  • Make sure I am kept safe.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

  • Someone who is responsible and reliable.
  • Someone who is honest and trustworthy.
  • Someone who is caring and friendly.
  • Someone who has some knowledge and experience of autism is preferred.
  • Driver’s license and access to car desirable.

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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