CDP2764 2 Personal Assistants to an Adult.
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Llanishen, Cardiff |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dewis Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CDP2764 |
Summary
Job expires 26.02.2026
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: CDP2764
JOB DESCRIPTION
Relief Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
Two personal assistant’s are required for an elderly gentleman living in Llanishen. He has Alzheimer’s and will require support with some personal care in the mornings and for social calls.
He enjoys listening to music and going out for walks.
HOURS OF WORK
Hours would be approx 13.5 hours a week broken down as-
30 minutes every morning to shower everyday and shave twice a week
Take Stephen out in the community
2 hours out on Monday
3.5 hours out on Thursday
3 hours out on Saturday
40 minutes each way to drop to spectrum on Wednesday (mileage included)
RATE OF PAY
£14.80 an hour & up to 15 miles p/w @ 41p per mile
TASKS INVOLVED
Support with morning routine- showering everyday and shaving twice a week
Support out in the community to planned activities through the week
Ensure his safety at all times
Transport calls on a Wednesday, for PA to take him to Spectrum centre and ensure he is in there, settled and safe; then go back to centre later to pick him up and return home.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s experience is desirable but not essential
Car driver is essential
Reliable, dependable, punctual, adaptable and committed
Resilient and confident
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. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant’s own home.
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.
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: CDP2764
JOB DESCRIPTION
Relief Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
Two personal assistant’s are required for an elderly gentleman living in Llanishen. He has Alzheimer’s and will require support with some personal care in the mornings and for social calls.
He enjoys listening to music and going out for walks.
HOURS OF WORK
Hours would be approx 13.5 hours a week broken down as-
30 minutes every morning to shower everyday and shave twice a week
Take Stephen out in the community
2 hours out on Monday
3.5 hours out on Thursday
3 hours out on Saturday
40 minutes each way to drop to spectrum on Wednesday (mileage included)
RATE OF PAY
£14.80 an hour & up to 15 miles p/w @ 41p per mile
TASKS INVOLVED
Support with morning routine- showering everyday and shaving twice a week
Support out in the community to planned activities through the week
Ensure his safety at all times
Transport calls on a Wednesday, for PA to take him to Spectrum centre and ensure he is in there, settled and safe; then go back to centre later to pick him up and return home.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s experience is desirable but not essential
Car driver is essential
Reliable, dependable, punctual, adaptable and committed
Resilient and confident
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. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant’s own home.
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.