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Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

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

Town (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 a registered mental health nurse, currently working at the Heath hospital Monday- Friday. Prior to qualifying as a nurse, I worked in a range of health care settings, including nursing homes, community, and inpatient hospital wards. The daily duties within these job roles included assisting with personal care, housekeeping task such as laundry, bed making, hoovering, etc., meal preparation, and supporting individuals to access local community, such as going to the cinema, concerts/gigs, hairdressers, social groups, etc. I am a hard working, kind, compassionate and outgoing individual who enjoys empowering people to be as independent as possible and to support them to achieve their best quality of life. My current job role involves providing therapeutic interventions, including behavioural activation which essentially is helping people ‘do things’ to build their confidence as well as improve their overall well-being. I have a full UK driving licence, however, do not have access to a car. I am looking for evening and weekend work if possible.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): A compassionate and kind approach I feel is a must when working with anyone. It is essential to respect the preferences and individual needs of the person. Maintain and promote the person’s privacy and dignity at all times. Ensuring the persons safety is maintained at all times. I believe in open communication and being honest with the person as you would anyone else. Listening to what the person wants and respecting their decisions. Building a trusting relationship with the person to allow for the best standard of care to be achieved as if there is no rapport this would be impossible to achieve. Having a sense of humour and being inclusive.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I have approximately 10 years of care experience and I have worked with individuals with varying physical/mental conditions, including cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, anxiety, depression, bipolar affective disorder, and many more. I am very kind and non-judgemental, providing a compassionate approach when working. I feel I am very enthusiastic and outgoing, enjoying motivating and encouraging people to achieve their potential and have fun. I am flexible working evenings and weekends and will always notify in advance when needing time off (for example, booking holiday time to visit family). I am an easy going person and have a range of topics I find interesting which I feel helps me to connect with people.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I enjoy the 1:1 aspect of PA work, getting to know a person and their individual needs to ensure the best quality of care is provided. PA work I feel is rewarding and allows a rapport to be built over a long term period of care/support.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): I enjoy reading, listening to music, going for walks/coffee/food! I enjoy going to concerts and the cinema. I love watching UFC and training Brazilian jiujitsu as well as weightlifting (I used to teach weightlifting to children and adults!)

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

Do you speak any other languages? (required): No

Do you drive? (required): Yes
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): Evenings and weekends

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.: I am looking for evening and weekend work around my current job. I am a 29 year old registered mental health nurse living in Cardiff and feel this particular job would be ideal for me as I enjoy going out and doing things and would enjoy working with someone who is like minded in accessing their community. I am quite talkative and enjoy making people laugh. I am very understanding and non-judgemental, with a passion for helping others. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you need further information.

Do you have portable DBS (which has been paid for and renewed for the current year)? (required): Yes/

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?: Cardiff

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 20

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