CDP2809 Personal Assistant to a child Please job reference CDP2809 when applying. APPLY NOW Job closes 24/06/2026 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 [email protected] 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: CDP2809 JOB DESCRIPTION Personal Assistant A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a young girl aged 12 who has a physical disability, and uses a wheelchair living in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff. I like music, art, shopping, playing online games, and to make blogs on you Tube. I am also a very happy young girl looking for a personal assistant to take me out in the community to assist me with the things I like to do. I don’t like cats or dogs as they make me very nervous and for the carer to be aware of this. HOURS OF WORK 3 hours week . Flexible with the hours and can be discussed at interview. RATE OF PAY £14.60 an hour TASKS INVOLVED Keep me safe out in the community Take me to places of my choice Shopping Any art classes and other activities of my choice TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED Reliable and punctual Able to respect me and my family’s privacy and confidentiality Enjoy similar activities to mine Happy easy going Desirable Qualities Full driving licence preferably required with business use Patient Good Sense of Humour Enjoys music, shopping 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. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant’s own home. 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. Manage Cookie Preferences