TCDP273 Female Personal Assistant to Adult

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service for disabled individuals is looking for a Personal Assistant in Cardiff to provide care and assistance. This role involves helping with personal care, meal preparation, and supporting social activities. The position requires a confident driver and offers flexible hours. The pay rate is £15.90 per hour, and there are various shifts available, including days, nights, and weekends. Suitable candidates should have a good sense of humor and patience to work effectively.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Fit and healthy due to the physical nature of the role.
• Confident driver with own transport essential.
• Desirable skills include being handy with make-up.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks, including washing and dressing.
• Provide support to access the community for social activities.
• Cook basic meals and perform light household duties.

Skills

Patience

Good Sense of Humour

Confident Driver

Communicative

Job description

TCDP273 Female Personal Assistant to Adult

Employer:

Dewis Centre for Independent Living

Location:

Lisvane, Cardiff

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

15/01/2026

About this job

JOB DESCRIPTION Personal Assistant A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a female wheelchair user in my late fifties and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant to join my team.

I need assistance with all aspects of personal care, washing dressing etc I have a ceiling track hoist and no experience is necessary, as all training will be given.

I love going out socially shopping, cinema, theatre, food and meeting up with friends.

I also enjoy nights in watching television and I like to keep up and chat about all the soaps and reality tv.

I like to think that I am a fun, friendly sociable person to work with so I’m hoping that you will be like minded.

Many of my existing PA’s have worked with me for over 15 years So, if you’re up for something different and want to make a difference then why not get in touch?

PURPOSE OF JOB To provide one to one support and assist with all aspects of Personal Care.

To assist me to access the community to go to places and do things of my own choice which I enjoy.

Meal prep and cook some basic foods.

Help by doing some light household duties PLACE OF WORK In my home and out and about in the Community HOURS OF WORK Hours: 16-20 per week various shifts are available which will be easier to explain in detail at interview stage, the hours will involve days, nights, weekends ,and overnights which will require being very flexible with these hours.

RATE OF PAY £ 15.90 an hour £ 113.40 per overnight (a 9 hour shift) TASKS INVOLVED Some Manual Handling required Light Household duties Prepare and basic foods Assisting me with Hair and Makeup TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED Patience Good Sense of Humour Positive approach Confident Driver able to drive in an adapted vehicle.

Communicative Essential Qualities Confident Car Driver (own transport essential) Fit and Healthy as the role will be quite physical as some Manual Handling is required.

Desirable- Handy with make-up, brush and hairdryer (as I take great pride in my appearance)

ABOUT THE JOB Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted.

A trial period will be necessary in the first instance.

The wage 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.

Please 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 issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

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