Personal Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based organization is seeking a personal assistant for a disabled woman in Hanham. This part-time role pays £12.40/hr and involves supporting the client in various activities, including building confidence in the community and assisting with household tasks. Strong communication skills and experience with visual impairment are essential. The position offers 5.6 weeks of holiday per year and requires the use of a personal vehicle. The contract is permanent and requires a DBS check.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year including bank holidays

DBS check funded by employer

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a person with visual impairment.
• Strong English communication skills are essential for this role.
• Must have use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support with developing confidence in the community.
• Help to find and join new social opportunities.
• Assist with household maintenance and grocery shopping.

Skills

Experience of working with a person with visual impairment

Strong English communication skills

Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy

Good communication and social skills

Job description

Personal Assistant for Disabled Woman P/T £12.40/hr in Hanham

Employer:

UKCIL

Location:

Bristol, BS5

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

10 hours per week. 3 hrs Tuesday (6pm to 9pm), 4hrs Thursday (5pm to 9pm) and 3hrs Saturdays (9am to 12pm)

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

16/02/2026

About this job

Personal Assistant for Disabled Woman P/T £12.40/hr in Hanham Apply at UKCIL.com.

Reference: 0001e620 Personal Assistant for Disabled Woman in Hanham My client L has a visual impairment (totally blind). She is new to the area and wants to attend more social opportunities in the area to form more relationships in the community.

L has lots of interests, including singing in a Choir and likes walking, hiking and playing Showdown.

She would like to go to the gym.

Main Duties

• Support with developing her confidence in the community, particularly accessing public transport and getting to know the area.
• Support to find and join new social opportunities and activities of interest (particularly building up fitness: attending park-runs/going on nature walks/hikes).
• Support to attend the gym, starting once a week.
• Support to develop systems to manage household maintenance, e.g. keeping property in good condition (checking for any dust/build-up), to be able to lead an independent role in this area.
• Support with shopping, e.g. weekly food shop and purchasing new items of clothing (“confidence in choosing items that suit my style”).

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working with a person with visual impairment
• Non-smoker
• Must have use of own vehicle
• Strong English communication skills are essential for this role

Desirable Criteria

• Someone who is interested in make-up and fashion.
• Keen to explore the outdoors.
• An openness and awareness of cultural and religious differences.

Personal Qualities & Attributes Required

• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Some previous PA experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Good communication and social skills.
• To respect confidentiality and privacy.

Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time). Start Date: ASAP. Additional Information: Appointment will be subject to a DBS check, funded by the employer.