Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Title (required): Miss.
Town (required): Aberdare
County (required): Rhondda Cynon Taff
I confirm that I have the right to work in the UK and am able to prove my eligibility status when required to do so. (required): Yes
Please read the Job Description carefully before providing information in this Section of the Application Form. Give details of your previous employment or experience which you think would help you to do this job. (required): Pasha Care ltd. Working for the NHS in Devon helping people just released from hospital with all their personal needs at home. British Red Cross Supporting patients and staff in A&E Vetro Recruitment A variety of care placements ( childrens homes and adults with special needs ). Change Grow Love Refugees and ethnic minorities assisted with Employment, Education and resettlement. Action For Children Supporting families on the Child protection register to improve their family lives. Aberdare Girls Comprehensive Supporting special educational needs girls for the first two years at Comprehensive A variety of other jobs all in the same field. I have had quite a few jobs due to the fact that many charity jobs were fixed term contracts so I often found myself moving from post to post. I learned a lot though - and it helped me become a more rounded person. Education: Open University study up to 240 UCAS points in the following: Arts and humanities Death and Dying Health and Social Care Child Development Psychology Autism Spectrum Disorders A level Art and English Literature GCSE Art English History French Maths Physics
What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): I believe that patience and a genuine desire to help are the two most important qualities necessary to provide good personal assistance. Empathy, ability to think on your feet, the ability to empower rather than take over, and a positive can do attitude helps as well. A good understanding of your charges condition and their preferences will help to keep everyone safe and happy, and good communication should ensure that needs are being met in a respectful and fair way.
How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I have worked in a variety of roles over the years that have given me experience in providing personal care, social support, light duties around the home and out in the community, so am confident that I can help people experiencing disability in a variety of ways. I have worked with Children and adults in support roles and absolutely adore working with families as it is very important to me to make a positive impact on young people and their families. I love helping others to reach their full potential, which is why I was particularly drawn to this post as the lady states that she is aiming to get back to work in the future. I think that I will be able to help with this as I can be very flexible at this point in my life which should help meet the needs of the client and her daughter. Most importantly in a Mother / Child family - I will know when to step back so as not to impede the parent/child relationship.
What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I absolutely loved working for the NHS in Devon helping people with a wide variety of needs maintain their health and wellbeing at home and really miss the lovely interactions and moments we shared whilst helping them to regain a sense of control and wellbeing in their lives. I had never fully understood the importance of direct care work before that and I was left with a greater sense of fulfillment than any other role has offered.
What are your hobbies/interests?: My two Siamese cats, reading, psychology, piano, art, gardening, seeing my friends and family, cooking and trying to stay fit!
Would you consider a casual position if you are unsuccessful with this job? (required): Yes
Do you speak any other languages? (required): No
Do you drive? (required): Yes
Are you a vehicle owner?  (required): Yes
Do you smoke? (required): No
Are you able to undertake training? (required): Yes
What days/nights are you able to work, or prefer to work?  (required): Any day
Are there any circumstances which would prevent you from providing cover or swapping a shift? (required): No
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Is there is any such information you wish to disclose, relating to any cautions or convictions which will appear on your mandatory DBS check? (required): No/
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I agree that there is nothing which would prevent me from doing this job. (required): Yes
I consent to the above (required): Yes
I agree that the information I provide will be posted to the Dewis CIL PA noticeboard (all personal information will be withheld).: Yes
What geographical area’s are you able to cover?: Aberdare
How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 14
Please indicate the approximate times that you are available for work throughout the week.: Monday AM/Monday PM/Tuesday AM/Tuesday PM/Wednesday AM/Wednesday PM/Thursday AM/Thursday PM/Friday AM/Friday PM/Saturday AM/Saturday PM/Sunday AM/Sunday PM /
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