LILS/SD/AT - Female Personal Assistant required - Preston area

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Lancashire Independent Living Service in Preston seeks a female Personal Assistant to support a lady living with ME, Fibromyalgia and long Covid. Driving is required to assist with wheelchair/scooter transfers and daily activities.

The role includes personal care, domestic tasks, batch cooking, shopping, errands, and accompanying her to appointments and outings. A clear enhanced DBS check will be arranged and paid by the employer; a friendly, positive 'can do' attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence.
• Female PA as per job posting.
• Enhanced DBS check to be provided and paid by employer.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support.
• Domestic duties and housekeeping.
• Batch cooking and meal preparation.
• Shopping, errands and accompanying to appointments.
• Provide company and conversation during outings and days out.

Skills

Driving license

Caring nature

Flexible

Companionship

Job description

LILS/SD/AT - Female Personal Assistant required - Preston area

I’m a lady who has ME, Fibromyalgia and long Covid. Therefore, my mental and physical energy levels are affected on a daily/weekly basis.

I am seeking a female PA who can drive and manage the physical requirements of folding and lifting my wheelchair or scooter into the car.

I need support with tasks such as personal care, domestic duties, batch cooking, shopping, errands and accompanying me on days out and to occasional medical appointments. In addition, I need support with daily living and I enjoy company and conversation. I have some dietary restrictions which will be discussed at interview.

The ideal candidate must have a full UK driver's license, be friendly and have an easy-going, positive 'can do' attitude.This post is subject to clear enhanced DBS check paid for by employer.