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Personal Assistant Application Form Submission

Where did you hear about our PA vacancies? (required): Dewis CIL Website
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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 have two years work experience working as a SEN teaching assistant with children ages 11-19. My current job role day to day involves setting up the classroom with morning activities for students that are based around their ‘Personal learning goals’, supporting students in lesson time, ensuring that the work is tailored towards their specific learning needs, assisting students with personal care/ help accessing the toilet when needed and supporting students during their break and lunchtime. I have supported students with a wide range of learning difficulties including children with behavioural needs and PMLD students. I ensure that I use effective communication skills so that all students are able to understand what is expected of them and so they know they’re in an environment of mutual respect. I work closely with my other colleagues to be able to provide the best education possible to all students working together when a pupil is presenting with behavioural issues to help them to calm to prevent a crisis/ said student being a danger to themselves or others. I always safeguarding lead and keeping a record of any safeguarding concerns that have been raised. I have also previously worked as a personal assistant ‘buddy’ supporting a student on a 2 to one basis to provide short respite breaks to them helping them to access activities outside of school hours that they are interested in. I have undertaken all training that has been offered to me and have current/ up to date epilepsy emergency administration of buccal, manual handling, PEG feeding and Crisis prevention intervention training. follow all safeguarding procedures raising any safeguarding concerns with a

What qualities do you think are important when working as a personal assistant with a disabled person? (required): I think its important to have a friendly attitude be respectful, compassionate and understanding.

How do you think you can contribute towards the needs and the independence of a disabled person? (required): I think I will be able to collaboratively work with the service user and their parents/carers to promote their independence by giving them choices on what activities they want to do and any life skills they want to achieve independently.

What is it about PA work which appeals to you? (required): Being able to support a service user tailored to their own personal needs, likes and dislikes and being able to build a strong relationship with them.

What are your hobbies/interests? (required): I enjoy hobbies like reading, baking and swimming.

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): Most evenings and 3 out of 5 week days and two weekends out of the month.

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 have a BTEC extended diploma in Heath and social care at a level 3 with grades Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction.

 

 

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 up to an hours drive from there.

How many hours of work can you offer per week? (required): Term time up to 8 hours a week Holidays flexible.

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