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Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Where did you hear about our PA vacancies? (required): Job Centre

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): I have an MBBS degree and an MSc in Biomedical Informatics, with a very strong medical knowledge, plus, on top of that, I have worked for the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, as a Medical Officer for over 9 years before joining the World Health Organization (WHO) for a five-month period, where I was stationed in Timor-Leste.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): When working with a disabled person as a PA, the most important thing is to make sure that person feels valued, respected, and understood. On top of that, we have to make sure they are comfortable at all times, their time is meanful and as much as possible give them the possibility to lead a normal life. I will make sure that I go above and beyond to help them in their daily tasks.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I can help them in their daily tasks, drive them around, provide companionship, and engage in meaningful conversations. With my strong medical background, I can assist them in their healthcare needs, such as helping them take their prescribed medication. Most impartanatly I will be the support they need to make sure their time is spend meanfully, and they lead a near-normal life despite their disability.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I like to work with people, helping them, bringing joy and meaning to their lives. The most important thing about being a PA is that I can be the friend and support they seek while they remain in their homes and their community.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): Photography, bird watching, geopolitics, playing video games, reading, fiction writing, driving, walking, hiking, cricket, rugby, and football,

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): English and Sinhalese

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): Weekday evenings/nights plus weekends

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.:

 

Do you have portable DBS (which has been paid for and renewed for the current year)? (required): No/

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, Newport, and any area within 1 hours drive from those

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 30-40

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