Caring Personal Assistant for Independent Living

Purple Dpss; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Dpss is seeking a caring, reliable Personal Assistant to support daily living at home in Doncaster. You will help with meals, light household duties, shopping, appointments, and social activities, always aiming to maintain independence and quality of life.

The role requires patience, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a friendly, proactive approach. A driver with access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential, and dog-friendly applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Confident and able to take initiative when required
• Flexible and willing to work as part of a team
• Happy to support me both at home and in the community
• Respectful of my independence and choices
• Comfortable around dogs
• A driver with access to their own vehicle would be preferred but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and assisting with food preparation
• Completing light household duties
• Accompanying me shopping
• Supporting me to attend appointments
• Assisting me to access social and leisure activities
• Helping me maintain my independence and quality of life
• Working alongside other members of my support team
• Providing flexible cover for sickness and annual leave where possible

Skills

Reliable

Trustworthy

Initiative

Team player

Independence support

Dog-friendly

Driver (own vehicle)

Job description

Purple Dpss is seeking a caring, reliable Personal Assistant to support daily living at home in Doncaster. You will help with meals, light household duties, shopping, appointments, and social activities, always aiming to maintain independence and quality of life.

The role requires patience, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a friendly, proactive approach. A driver with access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential, and dog-friendly applicants are welcome.