CDPPersonal Assistant to Adult

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.

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.

Job expires 20.03.2026

Personal Assistant

I am a full time mum of two one who has complex care needs. I would like someone to help accompany me to access public transport or drive me to places of social engagements and/or shopping and to take me to attend educational courses. I am a female person in my mid 30’s with a learning disability. I live in the Birchgrove/Heath area of Cardiff.

I require patience and assistance with day-to-day activities, such as, time keeping, food preparation and accessing public transportation when I go out and about to visit friends/family/appointments. I am a quiet person when you first meet me it takes me a while to trust and communicate with people. Due to my learning disability I find it difficult to understand social situations however, I am kind and would like someone supportive in these circumstances.

I have 6 hours a week of support agreed, which I need to use flexibly. Ideally, I would have two personal assistants who would work not necessarily equally, to cover the hours available.

The rate of pay is £14.70 per hour. 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.

I need support with activities within my home as well as accessing the local community. I require patience and assistance with day-to-day activities, such as, time keeping, food preparation and accessing public transportation when I go out and about to visit friends/family/appointments.

Someone who is patient, understanding and is able to encourage me to be more confident in preparing meals, carrying out day to day activities. Assisting me in making appointments and helping me access activities within the local community.