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

UKCIL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in Hanham, Bristol, is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant for a visually impaired individual. This role involves supporting social engagement and confidence building, facilitating transportation, and managing household tasks. The ideal candidate has experience working with visual impairments, possesses a vehicle, and demonstrates reliability and strong communication skills. The position requires 10 hours per week with a pay of £12.40 per hour and benefits include 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

DBS check funded by employer

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who have visual impairments.
• Must have use of own vehicle.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Support with developing confidence in using public transport.
• Assist in joining social activities and maintaining fitness.
• Help manage household maintenance and shopping.

Skills

Experience of working with a person with visual impairment

Good communication and social skills

Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy

Job description

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

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1143eee3

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.

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

Location: Hanham, South Gloucestershire.

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

Pay: £12.40 Per Hour.

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. Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not WECIL.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com