Compassionate Personal Assistant for Community & Care

Nottingham City Council; Coalville; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Pension contributions

Tax and NI contributions

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 36-year-old client with cerebral palsy, autism, and sleep apnoea. The role involves 24 hours per week of split day and night shifts, helping with personal care, meals, medication, and household tasks, and assisting the client to access community activities.

The position requires reliability, calmness, empathy, and respect for privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Assisting with showering and personal care.
• Preparing meals and drinks according to a healthy diet.
• Administering daily medications.
• Carrying out household tasks such as laundry, cleaning and washing up.

Responsibilities

• Provide full assistance with daily living activities.
• Support access to the community.
• Work flexibly to cover sickness and holidays.

Skills

Personal care

Meal preparation

Medication administration

Household tasks

Community access

Driving licence preferred

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 36-year-old client with cerebral palsy, autism, and sleep apnoea. The role involves 24 hours per week of split day and night shifts, helping with personal care, meals, medication, and household tasks, and assisting the client to access community activities.

The position requires reliability, calmness, empathy, and respect for privacy and dignity.