CDPPersonal Assistant to child

CDP
2790 2:1 Personal Assistant to a child

Employer: Dewis Centre for Independent Living

Location: Rumney, Cardiff

Pay: Salary not specified.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 8 hours ongoing term time and 10 hours during school holidays

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 06/03/2026

Job closes 06.04.2026. 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.

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. The application form is available to download from the DEWIS website. Application forms can be posted or e-mailed back to DEWIS. Please do not attempt to reformat the layout or design of the application form in any way, as this may result in it not being able to be processed when we receive it.

You will only be contacted if you are short-listed for this post. Unfortunately we are unable to contact those who have not been short-listed for interview. Please ensure that you include the reference number for the job you are applying for in the box on the bottom right hand side of the front page of the application form. This is the number on the front of the Job Description.

You can put several reference numbers on your application form or complete a separate application form for each job you are interested in. We will not be able to accept your application if you do not supply TWO referees. Please also remember to say on the back page of the application form if you would like us to keep your application on file for 6 months if you are interested in other jobs.

Thank you for your interest in this position and good luck with your application.

Yours faithfully, Dewis Centre for Independent Living

A LITTLE ABOUT THE YOUNG PERSON

A 13-year-old girl who experiences challenging behaviours and requires 2-to-1 support to safely access the community. She enjoys going out to various places and has a particular interest in arts and crafts activities. She is a lively young person who thrives with engaging activities and positive support.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To work as part of a 2-to-1 support team to enable her to participate in community activities safely and positively. This includes supporting her with arts and crafts activities, outings to local attractions, managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies, and helping her develop social skills and independence in a community setting.

PLACE OF WORK Trowbridge area, Cardiff and surrounding community locations

ABOUT THE JOB (CONTINUED)

This role requires two support workers to work together at all times (2-to-1 support). We are recruiting TWO Personal Assistants who will work as a team to provide consistent support.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Essential qualities:
Reliable, punctual and committed;
Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviours;
Ability to remain calm, patient and positive in challenging situations;
Strong communication and teamwork skills;
Car driver with own transport and business insurance;
Physically able to support a young person who may require physical intervention during episodes of challenging behaviour;
Creative, enthusiastic and able to plan engaging activities;
Flexible with working hours including weekends;
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.

Desirable qualities:
Experience of working with children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN);
Training in positive behaviour support, Team Teach or other behaviour management techniques;
Experience with and interest in arts and crafts activities;
Knowledge of local community resources and activities suitable for young people;
First aid training;
Previous experience working in a 2-to-1 support capacity.

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