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Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Where did you hear about our PA vacancies? (required): Dewis CIL Website

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): Healthcare Assistant at Bespoke Therapeutic Placement Facility - working as part of a larger team to provide person centered care based on care plans to individuals with mental health conditions, helping with daily tasks to encourage independence but also to provide kind and compassionate care and companionship Volunteer Adult Instructor at a Youth Organization - working with children age 12 - 18, teaching them different lessons based of our interests, looking after children while away on weekend or week long residentials

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): Understanding, kindness, listening, flexibility - each individual is different and the approach should be full of care and kindness at all times while upholding the person dignity and supporting the person to live as independently as possible (suitable to age)

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): The role is to provide support that will encourage independence (at suitable level) but to also be the motivation and positivity in the persons life when they might need that extra support. Encourage independence and embracing the disability as it doesnt make the person be any less of value than others.
What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): PA work allows you to build a deeper therapeutic relationship with the individual which allows you to provide better person centered and flexible care. You get to work with some amazing individuals and support them in living as normal of a life as possible in what might be the hardest time for them. Small acts of support can make a massive difference to each person.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): Walking/Hiking - outdoor adventure, taking photos of what is around us Music - listening to music in spare time Arts/Crafts - diy, engaging in tasks that let you create your own piece of work

Would you consider a casual position if you are unsuccessful with this job? (required): Yes

Do you speak any other languages? if so what do you speak?  (required): Polish

Do you drive? (required): No

Are you a vehicle owner?  (required): No

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): preferably after 16:30 on weekdays, any weekend hours

Are there any circumstances which would prevent you from providing cover or swapping a shift? (required): Yes

If you would like to expand on the answers given above? Please use the box below.: University Student - morning/early hours might not be available, depends on lectures or placements

 

Do you have portable DBS (which has been paid for and renewed for the current year)? (required): Yes/

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/

Please provide details if necessary:
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?: Cardiff

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 10-12hrs

Please indicate the approximate times that you are available for work throughout the week.: Monday PM/Tuesday PM/Wednesday PM/Thursday PM/Friday PM/Saturday AM/Saturday PM/Sunday AM/Sunday PM /