CDP2842 Personal Assistant to a child


Company:	Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Llanishen, CF14 5LS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job expires 07.08.2026

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

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Yours faithfully

Dewis Centre for Independent Living

Ref: CDP2842

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

A personal assistant is required for a 13-year-old girl living in the Rhiwbina area of Cardiff, who is diagnosed with Autism. A jovial girl who likes going out and meeting people.

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours a week to be used flexibly over 1 or two sessions.

Place of Work

Out and about in the community

Purpose of the Job

I am a very active child and would like some support in socialising and accessing the community.

The purpose of the role is for the personal assistant to take me out into the community to help develop my social and other skills.

RATE OF PAY

£14.90 an hour

TASKS INVOLVED

Supervising me at all times.

Ensuring that I am safe at all times.

Transporting me to places in the community of my choice.

Assisting me to improve my confidence, physical skills and ability to deal with a variety of social situations.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Outgoing, energetic, physically active, good sense of humour, jovial and understanding.

Must have access to a vehicle and hold a full driving license. The use of your vehicle will be required for this role and business class one.

Reliable

Flexible

Patient

Experience in a similar role is desirable.

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.

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