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Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Title: Miss

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 am turning 18 in two weeks and spent a week of work experience in the Ganolfan, which is the additional needs unit of Glantaf. I worked independently with children, many of which has complex additional needs, and learnt a lot about how to support them in everyday tasks. I really enjoyed this experience, seeing the children experience new things and grow as individuals.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): I believe that punctuality is very important when working as a personal assistant, especially with an individual who has additional needs, as routine can be very important to them. Also, I believe that supporting the individual, whilst also encouraging them to be independent (as possible) is key to being a beneficial personal assistant.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I am a young person myself, and therefore I may be able to relate to the individual, and enjoy the same things e.g. going for a walk and getting a coffee after school! I am also local and therefore can be available for ad hoc work if the individual needs it.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I find it very rewarding to be able to support someone in their everyday life, making it easier for them to get things done whilst also encouraging them to be independent. I enjoyed my experience working with children who have additional needs very much and would like to pursue a career in this area.

What are your hobbies/interests?: I love to read, watch television, gone on walks and eat nice food!

Would you consider a casual position if you are unsuccessful with this job? (required): Yes

Do you speak any other languages? (required): Welsh

Do you drive? (required): No
Are you a vehicle owner?  (required): No
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): Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons and Evening, Saturday, Sunday

Are there any circumstances which would prevent you from providing cover or swapping a shift? (required): No

Do you have portable DBS (which has been paid for and renewed for the current year)? (required): No/

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?: Heath, Birchgrove, Rhiwbina, Llanishen, Lisvane, Thornhill, Whitchurch, Roath, Llandaff

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 10

Please indicate the approximate times that you are available for work throughout the week.: Monday AM/Monday PM/Thursday PM/Friday PM/Saturday AM/Saturday PM/Sunday AM/Sunday PM /