Personal Assistant (Driver Essential)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 1,823,000 - 2,277,000; Part time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Personal Assistant (Driver Essential) to support a 36-year-old disabled woman living in Holt Park. You will assist with daily tasks, personal care, and accompany her on activities and outings.

A full UK driving licence is essential to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Regular weekend and evening shifts are available, with occasional flexible cover; reliability, discretion, and a cheerful, proactive attitude are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Willing to be flexible with shifts.
• Comfortable with occasional lifting and physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with getting in and out of bed and daily personal care.
• Carry out light household duties and meal preparation.
• Drive mobility vehicle and accompany on trips and outings.
• Support attendance at social and community activities.

Skills

Driving

Reliability

Punctuality

Discretion

Job description

Personal Assistant (Driver Essential)

Personal Assistant (Driver Essential) MANUAL CAR

Location: Holt Park, Leeds (excellent bus links; bus stops within one minute of the house)

Pay Rate:

• Weekdays: £13.23 per hour
• Weekends: £16.53 per hour

About the Role

I am a 36-year-old disabled woman who lives with my husband in Holt Park. I am very independent and enjoy being active and involved in the community, but I require support to help with all day to day tasks. I am looking for reliable, caring, and trustworthy Personal Assistants to join my support team. A positive attitude, good sense of humour, and willingness to be flexible are important qualities for this role. A full driving licence is essential, as you will be required to drive my wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Available Hours

Regular Weekend and Evening Position

• Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 10:00pm
• Sunday to Friday: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

This post provides approximately 18 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours to cover outings, holidays, and sickness.

Emergency / Bank Cover Position

We are also looking for someone available on a flexible basis to provide cover for sickness and annual leave.

• 8:00am – 6:00pm
• 12:00pm – 10:00pm
• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Advance notice will be given whenever possible, with at least four weeks' notice for planned holiday cover.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assisting with getting out of bed in the morning and into bed at night
• Bathing, showering, washing, and personal hygiene
• Dressing and hair care

Household Duties

• Laundry and ironing
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Washing up and tidying after meals
• Light household cleaning

Social and Community Support

• Accompanying me on shopping trips
• Supporting me to access leisure and social activities
• Attending concerts, events, and outings
• Accompanying me on holidays when required (travel and accommodation costs covered)

Driving and Travel

• Driving my mobility vehicle
• Occasionally accompanying me on bus and train journeys (a travel pass is available which includes free travel for the PA)

About You

• Be reliable, punctual, honest, and trustworthy
• Respect confidentiality and privacy at all times
• Be able to follow instructions and work under my direction and that of my husband
• Be comfortable with the physical aspects of the role, including lifting, pushing, and bending (full training provided)
• Have a positive, cheerful attitude and enjoy getting out and about
• Be willing to provide occasional cover for colleagues' sickness and annual leave

Additional Information

• A monthly rota will be provided to all Personal Assistants.
• Holiday entitlement is provided on a pro-rata basis according to hours worked.
• Holiday requests must be submitted with a minimum of four weeks' notice to allow care cover to be arranged.
• My husband has an assistance dog, and we often go for walks together.
• Applications are welcomed from local candidates, particularly those living in or near the Adel and Holt Park areas.

Female only- Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female worker to work with me.

Services

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Can drive a motability equipped car