CDP2620 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Cardiff is looking for a personal care assistant to support a six-year-old boy with additional needs. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and calmness while assisting in community activities and supporting emotional well-being. Candidates should have a caring approach and the ability to relate to children. This is a part-time role offering flexible hours and requires a DBS check.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo a DBS check at no expense to you.
• Ability to relate well to a six-year-old with additional needs.
• Reliability and a caring approach.
• Part-time availability and readiness to provide close support.

Responsibilities

• Keep the child safe and calm.
• Assist and support in the community to access activities.
• Support the child’s emotional well-being.

Skills

Ability to relate well to a six-year-old

Reliability

Caring approach

Patience

Job description

Overview

I am a six year old boy living in the St Mellons area of Cardiff with significant additional needs and sensory needs, including limited speech. I require close supervision due to road safety awareness. I would like support from a personal care assistant to help me access activities I enjoy in the community. I am active and love the outdoors.

Purpose of Job

To keep me safe and calm. Assist and support me in the community to access the activities that I enjoy.

Employment Details

This is a part-time position and a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any employment issues arising from this role.

Responsibilities

• Keep the child safe and calm.
• Assist and support in the community to access activities the child enjoys.
• Support the child’s emotional well-being.
• Be patient, kind, dependable and reliable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (at no expense to you).
• Ability to relate well to a six-year-old with additional needs and sensory considerations.
• Reliability and a caring approach.
• Part-time availability and readiness to provide a close, supervised support role in the community.