Personal Assistant 6 hours per week in Wetherby £15.69 per hour up to 12 in holidays

UKCIL; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is looking for a compassionate Personal Assistant in Wetherby to help a young adult engage in leisure activities such as swimming and music events. This role offers £15.69 per hour for a minimum of 6 hours per week, with the potential to increase during holidays. Ideal candidates should be patient, physically fit, and willing to learn about the individual's specific needs.

Qualifications

• Reliable and enthusiastic attitude towards assisting individuals with complex needs.
• Willingness to learn about the individual's communication style and sensory needs.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in accessing swimming and leisure activities.
• Attend music events and community outings with the individual.
• Work collaboratively with another PA or carer.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Physical fitness

Ability to support in water

Job description

Personal Assistant 6 hours per week in Wetherby £15.69 per hour up to 12 in holidays

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 3cbe428a

Job Opportunity: Personal Assistant (PA) for Leisure and Community Activities


I’m looking to employ a reliable, enthusiastic, and compassionate Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young adult with complex needs to access leisure activities in the community. This is a second PA
role, working alongside another carer already in post.

About the role:
Supporting the individual to go swimming with another PA — you must be comfortable in the water and able to provide support in the pool. Swimming sessions are most likely to take place on weekdays.

• Attending music events (including live music in pubs), farm shows, visits to farms, and other community outings — these are more likely to take place on weekends or in the evenings.
• Supporting attendance at S.E.N. discos in Harrogate.
• Working as part of a small, friendly team to enable the individual to enjoy their interests and participate safely and fully in their chosen activities.

Essential qualities:

Kind, patient, and calm under pressure.

• Physically fit and able to provide support in the water.
• Willing to learn about the individual’s communication style and sensory needs.
• Comfortable working alongside another PA or carer.

Desirable (but not essential):
Experience supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, or complex health needs.

Pay and hours:

£15.69 per hour, paid employment.

• Minimum of 6 hours per week, with potential for up to 12 hours per week.
• Possibility of additional hours during holiday periods.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com