CDP2730 2:1 Personal Assistant to an adult

CDP2730 2:1 Personal Assistant to an adult

Employer: Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Location: Cathays, Cardiff
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 14 hours per week (Monday 10am 3pm, Wednesday 10am 3pm, Saturday 11am 3pm)
Pay: £15.80 per hour

About this job

This role supports a 19 year old autistic individual who requires assistance with daily activities, transportation, and social outings. The assistant will work in the individual's home and within the community.

Responsibilities

• Drive the individual to planned destinations.
• Support outings on foot and facilitate participation in activities such as walking, bicycling, and swimming.
• Assist in getting ready for activities, including dressing and personal care.
• Provide a calm and supportive environment during all tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience or knowledge of supporting persons with autism.
• Physical ability to stand and walk 1-3 miles.
• Calm, patient, confident demeanour and positive attitude.
• Car driver and owner essential.
• Preference for a candidate who can speak Greek.
• Willingness to undergo training and a DBS check (no cost to candidate).

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly rate of £15.80.
• Pay period: fortnightly.
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata).
• Probation period applies.

Other Information

Candidate must have a National Insurance number. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant's own home.

Closing Date

12/07/2026