CDP2956 Personal Assistant to an Adult


Company:	Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	CF23 9LS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

PA required for an elderly gentleman living in Llanderyn. He has dementia affecting his memory and ability to sequence tasks and behaviour. Support required at home and in the community.

Hours of work:

6 hours/week

Rate of pay is £15.40 per hour.

Arabic speaking PA essential for the role.

Car driver essential for the role.

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Essential requirements

Job closes 27.11.2026 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: CDP2956 JOB DESCRIPTION Personal Assistant A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF Elderly gentleman living in Llandeyrn, Cardiff requires a personal assistant to keep him company and ensure his safety within his own home or occasionally out in the community. He has dementia affecting his memory, ability to sequence tasks and behaviour. He speaks fluent Arabic and English but would benefit from an Arabic speaking PA as he mostly reverts to speaking Arabic. He enjoys playing table tennis at home, puzzles, walking and gardening. PURPOSE OF JOB Sitting service which will provide respite for his wife as he is unable to be left alone. HOURS OF WORK 3 hours p/w Days/times to be discussed RATE OF PAY £15.40 an hour TASKS INVOLVED PAs will be required to direct him to any room he would like to access; to observe he safely mobilises and provide him with activities to engage in as well as any necessary emotional support. TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED Reliable Patient Trustworthy Ability to take initiative Caring Friendly Car driver is not essential Must be able to speak Arabic 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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