LILS/JG/AT - Personal Assistant - Ingol

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support services provider in Preston is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to offer emotional and practical help to a lady at home and in the community. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and ideally some experience with mental health. The role involves up to 10 hours per week at a rate of £12.30 per hour, along with paid annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with mental health and autism is desirable but not essential.
• You must have a full clean driving license and be prepared to assist with transport.
• Flexibility to support variable needs based on health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support at home and within the community.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Support to access the local community for walks and coffee.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Sociable

Respectful of independence

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a lady who needs emotional and practical help at home and within the community.
This lady does not require any personal care but may need prompting. Her needs are variable and subject to her daily health and well-being. Help with cooking, cleaning and shopping is required. As is support to access the local community including going for walks and coffee.
We are looking for someone who is respectful of this lady’s independence and who is prepared to work together with her. Ideally the successful candidate will have a positive attitude, be sociable and enjoy going for walks.
Previous experience working with mental health and autism is desirable but not essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with a full clean license is needed as some transport support will be required.
This is a part time position for up to 10 hours per week with an hourly rate of £12.30.
5.6 weeks paid annual leave and workplace pension scheme are provided.
For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.


Quote employer ref: LILS/JG/AT
Tel: [phone]-option 1


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