Personal Assistant

Blue Sky Brokers; Swinton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Sky Brokers is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support day-to-day tasks and help with community participation. The role is funded through a Direct Payment and requires someone who can work independently, stay organized and respectful in a home setting.

The PA will handle routines such as cleaning, laundry, grocery planning, meal preparation and transport to appointments, with flexible hours totalling 8 hours per week. A valid driver’s license or access to transport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Organised and dependable.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, tidying and laundry tasks around the home.
• Grocery planning and occasional shopping.
• Meal preparation and batch cooking for the week.

Skills

Organised

Adaptable

Independent

Supportive

Caring

Communication

Time management

Job description

I am looking for a reliable, practical and supportive Personal Assistant (PA) to provide assistance with day-to-day tasks and getting out into the community. This role is funded through a Direct Payment.

The role would suit someone who is organised, adaptable, respectful and comfortable working independently while taking direction from the person they are supporting.

Contract Type

Part Time

Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

• Cleaning and tidying: Hoovering, emptying the dishwasher, making the bed, hanging and folding laundry, taking out bins and recycling, and general household tidying.
• Grocery shopping: Helping plan grocery shops, putting shopping away, and making occasional trips for snacks and household supplies.
• Cooking and meal preparation: Helping with batch cooking and meal preparation, including preparing lunches.
• Social support and accessing the community: Providing transport and practical support when accessing the community, including accompanying me to places where I use a wheelchair and helping navigate accessibility barriers.
• Errands: Picking up prescriptions, post office trips, collecting supplies, tip runs and other occasional errands.
• Gardening: Watering plants, keeping the garden tidy, carrying bags of compost and other practical gardening tasks.
• Odd jobs: Helping with practical jobs around the house.
• Organisation and planning: Helping create weekly task lists, organise activities and appointments, and with other occasional administrative tasks.

Advert Details

• Employer Gender: Other
• Hourly Rate: £13.45
• Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week
• How will the hours be used: Flexible throughout the week
• Employer requires transport? Yes