Personal Assistant (Driver Essential)

UKCIL Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. seeks a Personal Assistant (Driver Essential) in Holt Park, Leeds to support a 36-year-old wheelchair-using client with daily needs and community engagement. You will drive a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and provide personal care and companionship as part of a dedicated support team.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, reliability, and a positive, flexible attitude. Weekend and on-call cover options include rotating Saturdays and regular evening shifts.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily tasks.
• Comfortable with lifting, bending, and mobility support.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care and daily assistance.
• Assisting with getting in/out of bed, bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry and ironing.
• Shopping, social activities and community outings.
• Driving mobility vehicle and accompanying to travel.

Skills

Driving

Job description

Personal Assistant (Driver Essential)

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

• Alternate Saturdays – 8:00am – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 10:00pm with a 2 hour break
• Sunday to Friday – 7:00pm – 10:00pm on a monthly rota basiswith 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. Possible shifts include: 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

• The successful applicant will: 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

Key Responsibilities

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

Transportation

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