Personal Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a lady with various disabilities in her daily life. This role involves assisting with domestic tasks, managing paperwork, and providing support during health appointments. The ideal candidate will be loyal, trustworthy, and able to promote independence while ensuring comfort and safety. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life while enjoying community outings and social events. If you are compassionate and have a genuine desire to help others, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal assistance and support in daily tasks.
• Ability to promote independence while providing care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with domestic tasks, shopping, and managing paperwork.
• Support with appointments and social activities in the community.

Skills

Loyalty

Trustworthiness

Domestic Support

Communication Skills

Driving

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Lady in her mid 20s requires Personal Assistant to support her in and around the home with domestic tasks, shopping, cleaning, and managing paperwork. Also support with telephone calls and appointments.

Lady uses a wheelchair and a walking stick to mobilise. Disability is as a result of a car accident which has left this lady with various disabilities, meaning she requires support with her everyday tasks but also with managing bills and finances. Support and supervision at times with dressing and undressing is needed; however, the lady is able to take care of her own personal care tasks.

Car driver preferred as the lady has health appointments which she may require support with attending. She would also enjoy going out in the community to cafes, markets, and social events.

Requires someone who is loyal and trustworthy and able to support in every aspect of her day-to-day life, whilst also promoting independence wherever/whenever possible.

Genuine occupancy reason

A genuine occupational requirement for a female worker exists for this post under the Equality Act 2010 due to privacy and decency.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required; applicants must be able to transport themselves.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.