LILS/SD/NJ - Supportive Personal Assistant required - Preston area

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire Independent Living Service is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a local lady in the Preston area at home and in the community. You will help with shopping, laundry and everyday domestic tasks, and accompany her to appointments when needed.

Flexibility is key as health and mobility can vary daily. A patient, reliable approach and clear communication are essential, with the potential for personal care prompts once trust is established.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in a smoking environment.
• Good communication and patience essential.
• Full, clean driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home help with shopping, laundry, and domestic tasks.
• Collect medications and accompany to medical appointments.
• Support with arranging social activities and community engagement.
• Assist with basic personal care prompts as trust is established.

Skills

Clear communication

Patience

Reliability

Driving licence

Experience with vulnerable adults (adv

Job description

LILS/SD/NJ - Supportive Personal Assistant required - Preston area

Are you an honest, reliable, and down-to-earth individual looking to make a real difference? A local lady and wheelchair user is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to provide essential support at home and within the community.

The Role

Because her mobility and health can fluctuate daily, she needs a flexible assistant who can adapt to her changing needs. Your primary focus will be managing the household through tasks such as shopping, laundry, and general domestic upkeep. You will also provide vital support with collecting medications and accompanying her to and from medical appointments.

Trust is at the heart of this role. While the position involves occasional personal care prompts, this will only be introduced once a strong, comfortable working relationship has been established. The client is eager to develop a more structured routine and begin exploring the community together, including attending social activities.

About You

• You share a love for music and animals.
• You are comfortable working in a smoking environment.
• You possess a genuine, patient nature and value clear communication.
• Prior experience working with vulnerable adults in the care sector is a distinct advantage but not essential.
• A drive with full clean driving licence preferred.