PA for Teenage Girl with CP P/T @ £12:40/hr

UKCIL; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part-time Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 14-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy in accessing community activities and promoting her independence. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and engaging in leisure activities. Ideal candidates should possess reliability, patience, and a sense of humour while having access to a vehicle. Training will be provided, and flexible hours are available primarily on weekends and school holidays.

Benefits

Full training provided

Weekly pay, approx. £50

Qualifications

• Reliability is essential for this role.
• A driving license and own car are necessary for transportation.
• Experience with individuals with Cerebral Palsy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of personal care.
• Support independence in dressing and meals.
• Participate in leisure activities and outings.

Skills

Reliability

Sense of humour

Patience

Ability to support with transfers

Tools

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Job description

Job Title: PA for Teenage Girl with CP P/T @ £12:40/hr, Wakefield

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7c9f98f26ffd

Job Views:

48

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a PA to join our existing bank of PAs to help our daughter access activities in the community and support her independence both at home and on trips out.

This job is on an ad hoc basis, mainly during weekends and school holidays. Currently, she does not access evening activities during term time due to fatigue, but this may change in the future.

Pay rate is in line with Direct Payments (£12.40/hr). We live in East Ardsley (WF3).

Our daughter is a bright, bubbly 14-year-old who loves music and dancing. She has Cerebral Palsy and uses a power wheelchair but strives for independence. She has well-controlled epilepsy and is an excellent communicator, working hard to improve her speech. A communication aid is available if needed.

Duties include:

• All aspects of personal care
• Supporting independence, including dressing
• Preparing meals and supporting self-feeding
• Participating in leisure activities such as outings with friends, group activities, shopping, and playing at home

Essential Criteria:

• Reliability
• Sense of humour (she loves to giggle)
• Patience
• Ability to support with transfers
• Driving license and own car

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working with people with Cerebral Palsy

Full training will be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required, arranged by Leeds CIL. Payroll is managed by Leeds CIL.

Services:

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social & Leisure activities

Training:

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical:

• Epilepsy Awareness

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

Part-time, ad hoc hours mainly on weekends and school holidays. Pay is £12.40/hr. Weekly pay approx. £50. This position is not full-time and is suitable for those seeking flexible work.