Part-Time Personal Assistant: Daily Living & Community Support

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant in Goole to support daily living activities, community access, and wellbeing. You will assist with household tasks, meals, medication prompts, appointments and shopping, promoting independence and social engagement.

The role requires a patient, reliable and proactive individual with strong communication skills, able to work flexible hours and safely assist with wheelchair mobility.

Qualifications

• Be patient, caring, understanding and empathetic.
• Be reliable and punctual.
• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be able to build a positive and supportive working relationship with the individual.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Be able to safely assist with wheelchair mobility when required.
• Avoid wearing strong fragrances whilst working due to sensitivities within the home environment.
• A driver with access to their own vehicle is required. Business insurance is essential and mileage will be paid separately.
• There may occasionally be a small dog present in the home.
• DBS and reference checks will be required for this post. The cost will be met by the local authority.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with general household tasks.
• Assisting with meal planning and preparation.
• Providing medication prompts where required.
• Supporting attendance at appointments.
• Assisting with grocery shopping.
• Supporting access to the community and local activities.
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and support to promote wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Proactivity

Communication

Flexibility

Independent work

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant in Goole to support daily living activities, community access, and wellbeing. You will assist with household tasks, meals, medication prompts, appointments and shopping, promoting independence and social engagement.

The role requires a patient, reliable and proactive individual with strong communication skills, able to work flexible hours and safely assist with wheelchair mobility.