A female PA needed in Wetherby (Leeds ) to support a lady with daily living tasks

UKCIL; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a female Personal Assistant in Wetherby (Leeds) to support a lady with daily living tasks. The role is up to 25 hours per week, with specific morning and afternoon slots across weekdays and occasional weekends. The PA will drive a WAV and work closely with a care team in a family setting to promote independence.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, be highly organised, and enjoy teamwork. Bespoke moving and handling training can be provided to the right person.

Qualifications

• Female PA required in a family setting.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Moving and handling training or experience preferred.
• Duties include personal and domestic support.

Responsibilities

• Manage and order prescriptions.
• Act as main contact with surgery and access online services.
• Run local errands.
• Transport to hospital appointments and day trips.
• Manage repairs on equipment.
• Support care team with moving and handling.
• Support care team with some personal care.
• Manage WAV administration and driver details.
• Assist with banking, diary planning and booking tickets.
• Support physio and hydrotherapy sessions.
• Any other reasonable requests related to care.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Family setting

Driving WAV

Job description

A female PA needed in Wetherby (Leeds ) to support a lady with daily living tasks

We are seeking for a Female PA for our daughter, up to 25 hours per week. Monday 9:30am until 12:30pm. Tuesday to Friday 10:30am until 4pm (weekend possible)

About our daughter:

Rachel was a fit and active, working mum of twin boys. She loved mountain biking and camping with the family. Sadly Rachel was diagnosed with MND in 2021. She's no longer independent and is fully chair bound. Rachel has had to adjust to a lot of life changes but still likes going for coffee, is a regular at Wetherby cinema, enjoys trips to Harlow Carr and hydrotherapy at Rudding Park.

It is important that the PA will be able to work in a family setting. She must have a full UK driving licence as the support is mainly getting her out and about and supporting her to remain as independent as possible.

Ideally the PA will have moving and handling training or experience, bespoke training for me will also be provided.

Key skills and requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Highly organised
• Ability to work as a team player
• Enjoy working in a family setting
• Driving licence and able to drive a WAV

Duties & Tasks

• Manage and order prescriptions
• Be the main contact with the surgery and access to their online service
• Run local errands
• Transport with hospital appointments and social day trips
• Manage repairs on all equipment
• Support the care team with moving and handling
• Support care team with some personal care
• Manage WAV administration and driver details
• Assist with banking, diary planning and booking tickets
• Support care team with physio and hydrotherapy sessions

Any other reasonable request which is related to care needs.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care