Compassionate Personal Assistant for Independent Living

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Leyland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Independent Living Service in Leyland is seeking an Employed Female Personal Assistant to support a young woman who is autistic and lives with ADHD, FND, NEAD, chronic fatigue, PTSD, and POTS. The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing, and community connection within the client’s home and local area.

You will assist with daily living, routines, admin tasks, cooking, light housework, and transport to appointments and activities, while fostering emotional safety and

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience in caregiving
• Ability to support daily living routines
• Awareness of neurodivergent needs and hidden disabilities

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence, wellbeing, and emotional safety
• Supporting routines, therapies, and social activities
• Helping with organization and admin tasks
• Assisting with cooking, meal preparation, and nutrition
• Light household duties, including cleaning and laundry
• Prompting with daily living tasks and occasional light personal care
• Supporting appointments, community access, and family connections
• Assisting with care of a pet dog and turtle

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Neurodiversity awareness

Job description

Lancashire Independent Living Service in Leyland is seeking an Employed Female Personal Assistant to support a young woman who is autistic and lives with ADHD, FND, NEAD, chronic fatigue, PTSD, and POTS. The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing, and community connection within the client’s home and local area.

You will assist with daily living, routines, admin tasks, cooking, light housework, and transport to appointments and activities, while fostering emotional safety and