Compassionate Personal Assistant for Independent Living

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Independent Living Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a disabled woman at home, helping with daily living and maintaining independence and wellbeing.

The role includes mobility assistance, meal preparation, personal care, attending medical appointments, diary management, light housekeeping, and community engagement. Flexibility and empathy are essential to adapt to varying health needs.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and adaptable.
• Flexible and understanding to varying health needs.
• Able to support independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mobility and transfers when required.
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy eating.
• Promoting personal hygiene and self-care routines.
• Assisting with medical appointments and transport arrangements.
• Managing diary, appointments and household correspondence.
• Collecting prescriptions and supporting medication ordering.
• Light laundry and household tasks.
• Encouraging community engagement and social activities.
• Providing emotional support during low mood or low motivation.

Skills

Companionship

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Meal preparation

Diary management

Job description

Lancashire Independent Living Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a disabled woman at home, helping with daily living and maintaining independence and wellbeing.

The role includes mobility assistance, meal preparation, personal care, attending medical appointments, diary management, light housekeeping, and community engagement. Flexibility and empathy are essential to adapt to varying health needs.