PA

Blue Sky Brokers; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care service in the UK seeks a Female Personal Assistant to aid a client in independent living and personal care. The successful candidate will promote confidence and life skills through empathetic support in daily tasks. Responsibilities include medication oversight, meal planning, and assisting with household duties. Candidates should have, or be willing to learn about, trauma-informed care, with a commitment to fostering recovery and independence.

Qualifications

• Female PA required to provide personal care support.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to promoting independence and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee medication compliance.
• Encourage and assist with personal care.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Support household tasks and maintain cleanliness.
• Promote social inclusion and community access.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Supportive interaction

Job description

Overview

The successful PA will support a female client to live independently, build confidence, and develop daily living skills through a person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused approach. Building rapport and a trusting working relationship is essential.

Contract Type

Part Time, Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitoring, ordering, and overseeing medication compliance
• Prompting and encouragement with personal care
• Meal planning, preparation, and batch cooking
• Supporting with household tasks including laundry and maintaining a clean living environment
• Promoting social inclusion and supporting the client to access the community

Specific Requirements

• Female PA (as permitted under the Equality Act for personal care)
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, trauma-informed practice and autism
• Reliable, empathetic, and able to work in a supportive, empowering manner
• Committed to promoting independence and recovery

Required Training

We are looking for a PA who is either trained in trauma-informed care and autism, or willing to undertake relevant training.

Additional Information

• Hourly Rate: £13.28
• Hours Per Week: 7 hours of support per week (2 hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 1 hour Sunday)
• Employer requires transport: Yes