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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 currently work as a nanny for 2 girls, aged 11 and 4, as well as a boy aged 13 and a girl aged 7 from a different family. This work requires me to collect the children from school and to take them home. I then prepare some food for them and care for them, until their parents come home. I also take a 10 year old girl swimming and we sometimes do a different activity such as trampolining or going to Barry Island.

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): I think that the qualities of patience, understanding, calmness and of respecting a child’s right to confidentiality are important in this role. I would always treat the child with dignity and would ensure that their needs are being met.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I think that I would support the child to attend any activities, which would help them to have a good quality of life.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): I like to be able to support the child, so that they have the opportunity to meet others and enjoy whatever they like doing. I also feel that it is very worthwhile when I can make a difference to a child’s life.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): I enjoy going to the cinema, walking in parks and in the countryside, as well as reading and watching the TV with my husband. I like going swimming and going out for meals with friends and family.

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): 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): Saturdays and Sundays during the day.

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.: I currently work as a nanny during the week, which is why I could only work at weekends.

 

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 and Penarth.

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): 8 hours.

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