CDP2665 Personal Assistant to Adult
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | Heath, Cardiff |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dewis Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CDP2665 |
Summary
Job closes
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: CDP2389
JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a very sociable 79-year-old man with Parkinson’s, based in Heath, Cardiff and I’m looking for a personal assistant to support me to live as independently as possible.
My daughter, Esther lives locally and helps me on some days, she will also help coordinate the support that I have from the successful candidate.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To support in my own home and out in the community.
HOURS OF WORK
Up to 6 hours p/w.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 6-7pm.
Saturday 9-10am
Occasionally extra hours will be available to cover as relief
RATE OF PAY
£15.70 an hour
TASKS INVOLVED
I need assistance with most activities, although no moving and handling and minimal personal care is required (I may need help getting socks/shoes/coat on).
Key activities include food preparation, cooking, tidying up/cleaning, ironing, making sure I take my medication (NB medication will be ready in a pill box for each day, sorted by Esther), putting my hearing aids in, and driving me to / from my weekly table tennis session on a Thursday.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone who is reliable, kind, sensitive and caring.
Punctual
Car driver with access to 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. 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: CDP2389
JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a very sociable 79-year-old man with Parkinson’s, based in Heath, Cardiff and I’m looking for a personal assistant to support me to live as independently as possible.
My daughter, Esther lives locally and helps me on some days, she will also help coordinate the support that I have from the successful candidate.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To support in my own home and out in the community.
HOURS OF WORK
Up to 6 hours p/w.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 6-7pm.
Saturday 9-10am
Occasionally extra hours will be available to cover as relief
RATE OF PAY
£15.70 an hour
TASKS INVOLVED
I need assistance with most activities, although no moving and handling and minimal personal care is required (I may need help getting socks/shoes/coat on).
Key activities include food preparation, cooking, tidying up/cleaning, ironing, making sure I take my medication (NB medication will be ready in a pill box for each day, sorted by Esther), putting my hearing aids in, and driving me to / from my weekly table tennis session on a Thursday.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone who is reliable, kind, sensitive and caring.
Punctual
Car driver with access to 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. 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.