Live in Carer

personal Assistant needed; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal caregiving service in the City of London is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a wheelchair user. The role involves cooking, cleaning, personal care, and transportation, requiring compassionate and reliable individuals. The position is live-in with an average of 10 days a month, offering a competitive salary of £21,600 – £23,000 per year. Training is provided and no prior experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Individual must be aged 21 or over for car insurance purposes.
• No experience required.
• Advanced English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals to good standards daily.
• Perform household cleaning tasks.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Handle grocery shopping and stocking supplies.
• Escort client to activities and appointments.
• Assist with daily activities and gardening.
• Driver for client and family when needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Personal Assistant & Caregiver Position. Providing care for a 33-year-old wheelchair user living with wife. I lead a busy life and work 4 days a week as a government Economist, so no two days are ever the same. You need to be a fit, motivated and respectful person to both me and my family. This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and skilled individual who can multitask and is dedicated to providing high-quality support and care. Organisational skills, common sense, thoroughness, efficiency and initiative are expected. It is essential they are willing to contribute to living in a healthy family household as I want to be able to live in a household where I contribute to the tasks as a normal family member would. We require the individual to respect our personal privacy as we will respect theirs. My flat is near easy transportation. All training will be given and a great learning opportunity. This is not agency work. Individual must be aged 21 or over for car insurance purposes.

Key details

• Position Type: Live-in - 10 days a month on-average.
• Location: East London (carers can be located anywhere as we will cover travel to and from location each shift).

Responsibilities

• Cooking
• Prepare food to a good standard on a daily basis. Cooking and baking is a hobby of mine, so this is key.
• Cleaning
• Perform household cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, bathroom cleaning, and mopping etc.
• Maintain a tidy and hygienic environment including yourself and your space.
• Be presentable.
• Personal care
• Help with toileting and washing.
• Dressing and undressing.
• Giving medication under my supervision.
• Applying creams etc.
• Monitoring skin.
• Shopping
• Handle grocery shopping and assist in purchasing products and household items.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and available.
• Accompanying client to activities
• Escort client on shopping trips or to medical or personal appointments.
• Ensure clients' safety and comfort during outings.
• Active client who participates in wheelchair rugby, stand up comedy and more who needs support to do these.
• Generic assistance
• Assist clients with daily activities as needed.
• Gardening assistance.
• Help the client lead an independent life including being able to support his family as they do him.
• Other tasks the client may need doing to allow independence.
• Transportation (required)
• Driving License.
• Client has a van, you will be required to drive him or family to places.
• Client sometimes needs longer drives such as visiting his mother in Cornwall (about 7 hours).

Working hours

Average 9 hours of work per day, on call living in for 24 hours for medical emergencies. Averaging 10 days a month in one shift but rotas will be discussed monthly due to other PAs sickness or holiday.

Salary

Negotiable, with food and coffee break allowance included.

Hiring process

Advanced DBS will be required.

Experience and requirements

• Experience: Not required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Part-time
• Schedule: 10 days per month, live in
• Salary: £21,600 – £23,000 yearly

About personal assistant

I’m an individual looking to hire 3 Personal Assistant caregivers for myself