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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): As a teenager I volunteered to run craft sessions for residents at a local home for individuals with learning difficulties and as a carer in a nursing home for the elderly. After 6th form college I worked at a day center for adults with physical and learning disabilities, assisting with personal care, feeding and social activities. This led me to train in my present role as a Visual Rehabilitation Specialist. I have been qualified for 31yrs and presently work part time in Social Services in the Vales. I visit, assess and support/ train individual with a range of sight levels and health/physical needs. I teach and encourage independence skills around daily living, communications and mobility skills needs connected to sight loss, often adapting teaching style to the ability of the individual. I have reasonable IT skills, using a computer at work and at home. I have a car, and a clean driving licence. I am married, with one child a son at university. I am in my mid 50s.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): I would expect a personal assistant to be reliable, friendly, patient, good at time keeping and adaptable. They would need good organisational & people skills and an interest in helping others. Shares interests, a sense of humour and to be respectful of working in an individual’s home are important in creating a good working relationship. To follow wishes of employer and maintain confidentiality. I am aware of the need to keep individuals safe and used to supporting those with limited mobility.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I am used to encouraging independence skills in my main job, and making this appropriate to all ranges of physical in intellectual ability. I find it a privilege meeting individuals in their own homes and learning about them as a person. If individuals wish I am used to working alongside their families/ carers to help them get the most from support. I have previously worked as a carer and found it very rewarding.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I enjoy working with individuals and helping people. I see the benefit on Direct Payment support in my main job and like the way it enables the person wanting support to control their care. I like the support and structure it gives to the personal assist also. Independence and equality of people with disabilities is important to me. I need some extra income, so to be honest the financial aspect also.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): I enjoy nature and animals, I have my own dog. I enjoy cooking, reading and craft work, particularly embroidery. I sing in a choir and enjoy all forms of music. I enjoy the cinema, theatre and eating out with friends. I have recently re taken up country dancing. I am actively involved with my local church and for the last 6 years have volunteered teaching sewing skills to asylum seekers and refugees. I swim, play badminton and bowl, but my main keep fit is walking.

Would you consider a casual position if you are unsuccessful with this job? (required): No

Do you speak any other languages? if so what do you speak?  (required): Only English

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): every other Wednesday, all day Thursdays & Fridays, and the occasional weekend. Would prefer to work day time or occasional evening.

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 have a main job and work every Mon, Tue and every other Wednesday. I could not work these days and extremely occasionally have to attend training linked to that job on another day of the week.

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?: Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Llandaff North, Heath, Llanishen or areas close to North Cardiff.

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 6-8 hrs

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