Personal Assistant for 15 year old young woman with Cerebral Palsy @ £12.40/hr in WF3

UKCIL Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant for a vibrant 15-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy. This rewarding role involves supporting her daily activities at home and in the community, fostering her independence while ensuring her safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will be reliable, patient, and possess a good sense of humour, with a driving license and their own vehicle. Join a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in Lizzie's life, helping her engage in activities she loves while promoting her independence.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, patient, and possess a sense of humour.
• Driving license and own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and homework.
• Support independence tasks like dressing and meal preparation.
• Engage in leisure activities such as shopping and cinema.

Skills

Reliability

Sense of humour

Patience

Driving license

ICT skills

Job description

Personal Assistant for 15-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy @ £12.40/hr in WF3 - WAKEFIELD - WF3

Overview

We are seeking a Personal Assistant to support our daughter in her daily activities both at home and in the community, fostering her independence.

Details

• Rate of pay: £12.40/hr (aligned with Direct Payments)
• Location: East Ardsley (WF3), Wakefield
• Hours: Term time only
• Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 6pm
• Friday: 3:30pm – 6pm
• Additional hours at weekends and during holidays may be available but are not essential
• Start date: Monday 1st September 2025, with a pre-employment training session

About Lizzie

Lizzie is a bright and bubbly 15-year-old who loves music and dancing. She uses a power wheelchair and is working towards greater independence. Lizzie has well-controlled epilepsy and is a good communicator, using a communication aid when needed.

Responsibilities

1. Personal care
2. Assisting with homework
3. Supporting independence tasks such as dressing
4. Preparing meals and supporting self-feeding
5. Engaging in leisure activities like after-school clubs, shopping, cinema, and bowling

Essential Criteria

• Reliability
• Sense of humour
• Patience
• Ability to assist with transfers
• Driving license and own vehicle

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with individuals with Cerebral Palsy

Additional Information

ICT skills are beneficial as some activities and homework are online. Full training will be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required, which will be arranged by Leeds DP and PA Support Hub. Payroll is managed by Barrie Bookkeeping.