CDP032 Personal Assistant to an Adult

Job closes 21.08.2026

Dear Applicant

Re

Personal Assistant Vacancy

Please see below the job description for the post of Personal Assistant.

DEWIS Centre for Independent Living is passing this information to you on behalf of an individual employer.

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Dewis Centre for Independent Living

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CDP032

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a friendly young man with autism living in Adamsdown, Cardiff. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me in the community, help me stay safe, and accompany me to activities I enjoy, including Bowling, Swimming, Cinema, Ball games and watching cartoons (especially Thomas & Friends).

HOURS OF WORK

10 HOURS A WEEK OVER 3 DAYS MONDAY, TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY

RATE OF PAY

£14.75 an hour

TASKS INVOLVED

Keeping me Safe at All Times

Help me to enjoy the things I like to do

Take me Swimming

Take me Bowling

Take me to Cinema

Do ball games like kicking the ball

Take me to McDonalds

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Patient

Kind

Understanding

Empathic

Happy Personality

Flexible

Essential

Car Driver – Business class one will be required

Desirable- experience of working with people who have ASD

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant’s own home.

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.

Thank you.