Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Title (required): Miss.
Town (required): CARDIFF
County (required): CARDIFF
I confirm that I have the right to work in the UK and am able to prove my eligibility status when required to do so. (required): Yes
Please read the Job Description carefully before providing information in this Section of the Application Form. Give details of your previous employment or experience which you think would help you to do this job. (required): I have relevant experience working with a range of children and young people with a variety of severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties. I have also worked with children with moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs or autism spectrum disorder. I have studied Education, Psychology and special educational needs for the past 3 years at Cardiff metropolitan university. I am also currently working as a learning support assistant in a additional learning needs school. I have also cared for my 11 year old nephew which has autism spectrum disorder which has enabled me to gain a further insight into child development and learning.
What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): The ability to work on your own initiative. Good listening and communication skills. Flexibility and time management. Good interpersonal skills to work with someone on a one to one basis.
How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I believe I could contribute towards the needs and independence of a disabled person through promoting their personal empowerment. Not only helping them build the tools to be more independent, but to also improve their self-esteem and confidence.
What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I am an individual that loves working with children and supporting their individual development and lifelong learning to help them thrive. I am also an individual that wants to make a difference to the lives of young people with disabilities and to help them achieve their full potential.
What are your hobbies/interests?: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time at the gym and spending quality time with friends and family.
Would you consider a casual position if you are unsuccessful with this job? (required): Yes
Do you drive? (required): Yes
Are you a vehicle owner?  (required): Yes
Do you smoke? (required): No
Are you able to undertake training? (required): Yes
What days/nights are you able to work, or prefer to work?  (required): Weekdays after 4pm
Are there any circumstances which would prevent you from providing cover or swapping a shift? (required): No
If you would like to expand on the answers given above? Please use the box below.:
Is there is any such information you wish to disclose, relating to any cautions or convictions which will appear on your mandatory DBS check? (required): No/
Please provide details if necessary:
I agree that there is nothing which would prevent me from doing this job. (required): Yes
I consent to the above (required): Yes
I agree that the information I provide will be posted to the Dewis CIL PA noticeboard (all personal information will be withheld).: Yes
What geographical area’s are you able to cover?: Barry, Cardiff
How many hours of work can you offer per week?:
Please indicate the approximate times that you are available for work throughout the week.: Monday PM/Tuesday PM/Wednesday PM/Thursday PM/Friday PM/
Further Information: I am also registered with the education workforce council and have a full enhanced DBS.