LILS/SD/JB - Personal Assistant - Clitheroe

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

Job summary

A local support service in Clitheroe is looking for a Personal Assistant to support a vibrant young person with learning difficulties and epilepsy. The role involves assisting during outings after college and encouraging independence. Applicants must be reliable, experienced with seizures, and possess a driving license. This rewarding position offers flexible hours and starts at £14.00 per hour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Workplace pension scheme

DBS Check and standard training provided

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and flexible to manage unexpected situations.
• Experience dealing with epileptic seizures is essential.
• Good organizational and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social activities and outings after college.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Explore the community and try new activities.

Skills

Reliability

Communication Skills

Flexibility & Adaptability

Experience with Epileptic Seizures

Education

Relevant Training/Qualifications

Tools

Driving Licence

Access to a vehicle

Job description

Personal Assistant - Clitheroe

Do you love days out, the occasional trip to the cinema, bowling, helping to socialise with friends and helping awesome people live their best lives? Then we have someone that wants to meet you!

The client is a vibrant young person age 18, with learning difficulties and Epilepsy who’s looking for a fun, friendly Personal Assistant to join him after college Monday-Friday and assist with adventures at weekends and during college holidays. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to hang out, get active, and help someone gain confidence and independence along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Going for walks
• Meeting friends
• Providing support after College
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Exploring the community and trying new things

Essential Requirements:

• Must be reliable
• Experience dealing with epileptic seizures
• Great communication skills
• Relevant Training/Qualifications
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Flexibility & adaptability to adapt to changing demands or unexpected situations.
• Data Protection and Confidentiality - follows UK GDPR regulations
• Full driving licence, access to a vehicle + business cover

Why Apply?

If you enjoy supporting others, take pride in organisation, like the outdoors, and meet the requirements above, this could be a rewarding role for you.

Hours per Week: 10-13hrs - 2 hours daily 3-5pm also during College Holidays.

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour.

This needs to be a flexible role, due to unpredictability of health conditions. This will be discussed at interview.

5.6 weeks paid annual leave per year pro rata and workplace pension scheme.

DBS Check, references and standard training (can be provided free)

For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.

Quote employer ref: LILS/SD/JB

For an application form please contact Lancashire Independent living service:

Tel: [phone]-option 1