Personal Assistant - Community Carer

The Churches Trust; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organisation in Derry/Londonderry is seeking self-employed Personal Assistants to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, providing companionship, and encouraging independence while allowing flexible working hours. Ideal candidates should be caring and reliable. Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing guidance and support

Qualifications

• Access to a vehicle and full driving licence.
• Access NI Enhanced Disclosure will be required if appointed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with household tasks such as light cleaning and meal preparation.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting clients to attend appointments or social activities.
• Encouraging independence and dignity in care.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Ability to work independently

Previous experience in care or support work

Job description

The Churches Trust is a community organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and families across the Derry/Londonderry area. We are currently seeking self-employed Personal Assistants to join our team and provide essential support to people in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.

About the Role

As a Personal Assistant, you will work directly with clients, offering practical help with day-to-day tasks. This is a flexible, self-employed position, ideal for individuals who are caring, reliable and motivated to make a difference in their community.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with household tasks such as light cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting clients to attend appointments, shopping trips or social activities.
• Encouraging independence and dignity in all aspects of care.

Skills and Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature with good communication skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently.
• Previous experience in care or support work (desirable but not essential).
• Access to a vehicle and full driving licence.
• Access NI Enhanced Disclosure will be required if appointed.

Further Information

For more information call the office on 02871311322 or email: [e-mail] CV's can be sent to: [e-mail]. This is a self employed role, with flexibility - choose your own hours.

What We Offer: Flexible hours to suit your schedule; Competitive hourly rates (self-employed basis); Opportunity to make a real difference in your local community; Ongoing guidance and support from The Churches Trust team.

If you are passionate about supporting others and want to work in a role that truly makes an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Vacancy ID 1734499 Job ref. PA0925 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 10 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 0 Published date 08/09/2025 Closing date 17/10/2025 Worktime Flexible 9am - 5pm, see Further Information