Personal Assistant - Care LS16 area

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic and active Personal Assistant to support a sociable individual with cerebral palsy. This role involves assisting with personal care, health therapy, and engaging in various activities such as powerchair football, swimming, and blogging. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate nature and the flexibility to work varied hours, including overnight stays. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on someone's life while enjoying a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to relate to the client's needs and interests.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and health therapy needs.
• Support in accessing social and leisure activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Personal Care

Education

No specific education required

Tools

Personal Car

Driving License

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Personal Assistant - Care LS16 area, Leeds

Client: UKCIL

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8fb4dd113f17

Job Views: 27

Posted: 22.03.2025

Expiry Date: 06.05.2025

Job Description:

I am a sociable, disabled female in my 30s with cerebral palsy who is looking for an enthusiastic and active female Personal Assistant who can relate to my needs and interests.

The job is to support me in accessing activities in which I participate, e.g., powerchair football, swimming, journalism, blogging, and theatre, and all other aspects of my life including assisting me with my personal care and health therapy needs and helping me maintain my accommodation.

Pay Rate: £14.20 per hour plus, when applicable, £91.52 per night sleeping night (8hr) allowance = £37, per annum for 53.5hrs per week.

Working hours are expected to average 37.5 hrs per week plus 2 overnight sleep-ins (8hrs per night). Full flexibility to work both during the week, at weekends, and to sleep-in at my accommodation according to my needs is required.

Services:

1. Meal Preparation
2. Personal Care
3. Domestic Care
4. Social + Leisure activities
5. Support to remain independent

Transportation:

1. Full UK driving license
2. Own personal car
3. Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical:

1. Safe Administration of Medication
2. Continence Care
3. Catheterisation