PA's Required to Support with Personal Care, Emotional and Social Needs, KF-DCC-001, Chesterfield

Blue Sky Brokers; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A private individual in Chesterfield is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide personal care and emotional support. The role requires assisting with daily routines, social companionship, and driving an adapted vehicle. Ideal candidates should possess a clean UK driving license and demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness. Experience in care is preferred but not mandatory, as training will be provided. This opportunity allows for meaningful support of an individual's independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Full UK Clean driving license is required.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual candidates preferred.
• Experience in care/support work is a plus, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance.
• Assist with social support and companionship.
• Help with daily routines and wellbeing maintenance.
• Support individual with driving and household duties.
• Assist in hydrotherapy pool to maintain muscle tone.

Skills

Compassionate support

Emotional reassurance

Household duties

Driving adapted vehicle

Job description

Overview

Team of PA's Required to Support with Personal Care, Emotional and Social Needs - KF-DCC-001

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate Personal Assistant to support with personal, social, and emotional needs, enabling the individual to live independently and with dignity.

This role involves providing two-to-one support in my daily life, helping me feel safe, supported, and included. Working as part of a team with double ups, 7 days a week.

Duties

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and hoisting if required)
• Emotional support and reassurance
• Social support (companionship, attending appointments, outings, and leisure activities)
• Assisting with daily routines and maintaining wellbeing
• Supporting confidence and independence
• Driving my adapted/disability vehicle.
• Household Duties
• Meal preparation, cooking and facilitating with eating meals.
• Help in my hydrotherapy pool and with helping to maintain my muscle tone and flexibility
• Supporting me with my dog Pippa, and Tillie my tortoise.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Clean driving licence
• Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience in care/support work preferred (but not essential – training can be provided)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting someone with physical disability
• Understanding of emotional wellbeing and mental health support