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VOG1025 Personal Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 25 November 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 25 December 2025
Location: Penarth, The Vale of Glamorgan
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time Personal Assistant





A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF



I am a happy and engaging 17 year old living in the Penarth area. I have a diagnosis of ASD, GAD & ADHD. I also have anxiety. I love to sing and I love being active. I attend a signing group & youth club. I enjoy visiting the climbing centre, swimming, walking and going shopping.



I can be very tactile and I have very little awareness of boundaries. If I see an animal whilst out in the community (especially dogs), I will run to them and begin smoothing them. I have very little danger awareness and will approach strangers.



PURPOSE OF JOB



Personal Assistant to help improve my safety and independence skills in the community & attend groups with me.



HOURS OF WORK



3 hours per week, to be worked flexibly

After school or during the weekend



RATES OF PAY



£14.30 per hour

£0.40 per mile, 20 miles per week



TASKS INVOLVED



Support me with social outing and community activities safety and appropriately
Driving me in your car
Helping me with my confidence and independence
Going out for a walk with me
Act as a friend/companion
Ensure my safety at all times
Any other reasonable tasks









TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED



Reliable, trustworthy & punctual
Friendly and chatty
Someone who is active with a youthful attitude
Someone with an understanding of my conditions
Car driver/owner with business class insurance



ABOUT THE JOB



Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK

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