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Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Title: Mr

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 recently worked as a customer service agent with Starling bank. This was primarily an inbound customer service and I supported individuals on a variety of issues including fraud, charges, complaints and bereavement. I built good relationships with customers and dealt with very serious and emotionally charged issues. I have worked with individuals and customers since 2014 in a variety of roles. I frequently support my friendship group and an individual who has autism and mental health issues for over 10 years so I have lots of experience with Mental Health Support techniques and have developed a calm and patient manner in supporting their issues.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): Compassion, understanding and a desire to support and make individuals lives better.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I have had previous experience working with people with health conditions and disabled with a close family friend supporting his care. I can also swim and am fit to care for individuals. I am able to cook a variety of dishes catering to peoples dietary requirements. I am also a qualified first Aider.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I loved helping people in my previous role at Starling Bank and would love to continue this is in a more 1:1 career.

What are your hobbies/interests?: I love to swim and have been described as a barracuda in the water. I love music and can teach people to play a variety of instruments from guitar to drums and bass. I love to play a variety of video and card games and enjoy talking about them. I also love to cook and enjoy preparing dishes for people.

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): 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): Any

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

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?: Cardiff/Newport

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

Please indicate the approximate times that you are available for work throughout the week.: