Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Wales is looking for a Personal Assistant to help a 6-year-old boy in community activities. The position is part-time, requiring a kind and patient individual who can drive and has business class insurance. Duties include facilitating outings, providing personal care support if needed, and promoting independence. A good sense of humor and social skills are essential. The pay rate is £14.80 per hour, with flexible hours during term and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have own car with business class insurance.
• Must respect confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in community activities and outings.
• Assist with toileting and eating snacks when necessary.
• Help build the individual’s confidence and independence.

Skills

Trustworthy

Friendly

Patient

Good sense of humour

Sociable

Job description

PM1906 Personal Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 23 December 2025
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 22 January 2026
• Location: Gilfach Goch, Porth
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Dewis Centre for Independent Living
• Job type: Permanent

Summary

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 6 year old boy living in Gilfach Goch. My hobbies include swimming, going to the cinema, going to local parks, listening to music and people watching at soft play. I have a rare genetic mutation which means that I have learning difficulties, hearing loss and I am visually impaired. I am non-verbal and non-mobile and use a wheelchair when out and about.

I am friendly, happy and enjoy being around people.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I am seeking a PA so that I can go out in the community.

RATE(S) OF PAY

£14.80 per hour

HOURS OF WORK

• 3 hours (term time)
• 6 hours (school holidays)
• Hours to be done on the weekend (term time)
• Flexible during school holidays.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Going out in the community
• Going to cinema/ bowling
• May need support with toileting if I need my nappy changed whilst out.
• Depending on time of shift- I may need support with eating snacks.
• Support with my independence and help build my confidence

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone with a good sense of humour
• Someone who is trustworthy and reliable.
• You must be friendly, fun, sociable and patient.
• Non-smoker
• Must be able to drive and have own car with business class insurance
• You must respect confidentiality.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.