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CDP1237 Female Personal Assistant to Adult

Job details
Posting date: 02 February 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: Rhydlafr Cardiff County
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CDP1237

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Summary

Job closes 02.03.2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Part-time Personal Assistant






A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF



Lady living near Rhydlafr, requires a personal assistant to support her to maximise her independence.



She is looking for someone who is quiet, caring and understanding and can follow written guidance notes/ daily instructions independently to do duties to help with her daily care.



It is essential to be an excellent communicator and fluent in English (written and verbal). She has ME/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and has some limitations with a back/ pelvis condition and anxiety. An understanding of these conditions and/ or willingness to learn about them is preferred.




HOURS OF WORK

11.75 hours p/w, weekdays only, over 3 to 5 days.



Days/ times to be discussed.






RATES OF PAY




£14.80 per hour



TASKS INVOLVED




Preparing and cooking meals and snacks in accordance with dietary advice.
Prompting with eating and drinking
Personal care- partial assistance with bathing/showering including washing hair.
Support with changing bedding if required
Assistance with phone calls/ correspondence





TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Reliable, committed and punctual
Understanding of confidentiality and privacy
Trustworthy and efficient
Excellent listening skills, fluent in English
Quiet, caring and understanding personality
Due to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity condition (M.C.S) associated with M.E/C.F.S, applicants must adhere to not wearing any chemically based fragrances on their person or clothes (i.e. including hair products, deodorant, perfume, washing powder, fabric conditioner)
A non-smoker from a non-smoking household is also essential for the above reason



Preferred qualities



Understanding of the possible needs of a person with M.E/ C.F.S, back condition and anxiety
First aid and food hygiene qualifications
Flexible







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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