CDP209 Personal Assistant to an Adult
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Heath, Cardiff |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dewis Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CDP209 |
Summary
Dear Applicant
Re: Personal Assistant Vacancy
Please see below the job description for the post of Personal Assistant.
DEWIS Centre for Independent Living is passing this information to you on behalf of an individual employer.
The application form is available to download from the DEWIS website www.dewiscil.org.uk Application forms can be posted or e-mailed back to DEWIS at recruitment@dewiscil.org.uk
Please do not attempt to reformat the layout or design of the application form in any way, as this may result in it not being able to be processed when we receive it.
You will only be contacted if you are short-listed for this post. Unfortunately we are unable to contact those who have not been short-listed for interview.
Please ensure that you include the reference number for the job you are applying for in the box on the bottom right hand side of the front page of the application form. This is the number on the front of the Job Description.
You can put several reference numbers on your application form or complete a separate application form for each job you are interested in.
We will not be able to accept your application if you do not supply TWO people to contact as referees.
Please also remember to say on the back page of the application form if you would like us to keep your application form on file for 6 months if you are interested in other jobs.
Thank you for your interest in this position and Good Luck with your application!
Yours faithfully
Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Ref: CDP209
JOB DESCRIPTION SAMPLE
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
27-year-old female living in the Heath area requires a personal assistant to support her to maximise her independence.
She is very adventurous and outgoing and is looking for someone similar to support her out in the community and to activities she enjoys.
She has a mild learning disability, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy . Administering medication may be required and training will be provided for this.
PURPOSE OF JOB
Support out in the community to activities she enjoys
HOURS OF WORK
13 hours p/w during weekdays
The hours will be used on either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
RATE OF PAY
£14.70 an hour
TASKS INVOLVED
Support out in the community to activities she enjoys such as swimming, squash, badminton, pickleball and gym
Ensure safety at all times
Support out to town or to the pub, shadowing only so she can spend time with friends but have someone around if she needs them.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Reliable, committed and punctual
Understanding of confidentiality and privacy
Trustworthy and efficient
Would ideally like someone who is sociable and energetic
Enthusiastic in suggesting new activities/ ways to fill her day.
Be able to use own initiative
Experience in epilepsy and administering rescue meds is essential
Training in providing medication will be compulsory and arranged for you.
Car driver with own car is essential
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.
Thank you.
Re: Personal Assistant Vacancy
Please see below the job description for the post of Personal Assistant.
DEWIS Centre for Independent Living is passing this information to you on behalf of an individual employer.
The application form is available to download from the DEWIS website www.dewiscil.org.uk Application forms can be posted or e-mailed back to DEWIS at recruitment@dewiscil.org.uk
Please do not attempt to reformat the layout or design of the application form in any way, as this may result in it not being able to be processed when we receive it.
You will only be contacted if you are short-listed for this post. Unfortunately we are unable to contact those who have not been short-listed for interview.
Please ensure that you include the reference number for the job you are applying for in the box on the bottom right hand side of the front page of the application form. This is the number on the front of the Job Description.
You can put several reference numbers on your application form or complete a separate application form for each job you are interested in.
We will not be able to accept your application if you do not supply TWO people to contact as referees.
Please also remember to say on the back page of the application form if you would like us to keep your application form on file for 6 months if you are interested in other jobs.
Thank you for your interest in this position and Good Luck with your application!
Yours faithfully
Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Ref: CDP209
JOB DESCRIPTION SAMPLE
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
27-year-old female living in the Heath area requires a personal assistant to support her to maximise her independence.
She is very adventurous and outgoing and is looking for someone similar to support her out in the community and to activities she enjoys.
She has a mild learning disability, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy . Administering medication may be required and training will be provided for this.
PURPOSE OF JOB
Support out in the community to activities she enjoys
HOURS OF WORK
13 hours p/w during weekdays
The hours will be used on either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
RATE OF PAY
£14.70 an hour
TASKS INVOLVED
Support out in the community to activities she enjoys such as swimming, squash, badminton, pickleball and gym
Ensure safety at all times
Support out to town or to the pub, shadowing only so she can spend time with friends but have someone around if she needs them.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Reliable, committed and punctual
Understanding of confidentiality and privacy
Trustworthy and efficient
Would ideally like someone who is sociable and energetic
Enthusiastic in suggesting new activities/ ways to fill her day.
Be able to use own initiative
Experience in epilepsy and administering rescue meds is essential
Training in providing medication will be compulsory and arranged for you.
Car driver with own car is essential
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.
Thank you.