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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): I worked for many years in a classroom teaching students with a range of learning and physical disabilities. I have also worked with disabled people one-to-one, helping them with their daily lives with things like public transport, shopping, appointments, and with their hobbies and interests.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): It is important to be patient, empathetic, respectful, and understanding. I also think it is important to be friendly, and to help encourage and build confidence. A person who is reliable and dependable is also very important.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): Due to working with many different people with physical disabilities and learning disabilities like Autism and Down’s syndrome, I feel that I have learned many skills for working and communicating with a varied group of people. I am an easy going person who tries to make others feel at ease in every situation.
What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): It makes me happy to help others and to see them realise their potential.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): Going for walks and bike rides. Going to the cinema. Playing with computers. Learning the guitar. Learning about other languages.

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): A little bit of sign language, and some Welsh.

Do you drive? (required): Yes

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): Monday to Friday, daytime

Are there any circumstances which would prevent you from providing cover or swapping a shift? (required): No

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

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 15

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/