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Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Where did you hear about our PA vacancies? (required): Dewis CIL Website

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 years of experience as a P.A working with different people with different disabilities. I have worked with a number of people with autism and my youngest daughter who is currently six years old is autistic and nonverbal.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): I would say empathy, patience, positive, encouraging, reliable, respectful, observant and confidential.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): It depends on the required needs of the person. I have experience helping different people with different needs, usually out of the house. Helping with confidence and independence with simple things like shopping or organising outings that are of interest including cinema visits, social outings and even going to boxing classes, which I have done and organising previously with other people.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I enjoy PA work because I like to help people. I have family who are also disabled, so helping people with various disabilities is of personal importance to me.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): I like music. I have played the guitar a d sang in a few bands. I like to workout as well. I have some experience with dabbling in martial arts including boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and MMA. I have some more obscure hobbies like gaming, from computer games to tabletop boardgames.

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

Do you speak any other languages? if so what do you speak?  (required): no

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): Tuesday: 9am - 4pm Wednesday: 9am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 4pm

Are there any circumstances which would prevent you from providing cover or swapping a shift? (required): Yes

If you would like to expand on the answers given above? Please use the box below.: I work with some other people as a P.A and I have two children, one with additional needs.

In what capacity do you know this person (should not be a family member)?  (required): Someone who I currently work with as a P.A

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).: No

What geographical area’s are you able to cover?: Cardiff

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.: Tuesday AM/Tuesday PM/Wednesday AM/Wednesday PM/Friday AM/Friday PM/