Personal Assistant in LS5

UKCIL Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. in Leeds is seeking a reliable Personal Care and Support Assistant to provide day-to-day assistance with personal care, household tasks, and companionship. The role focuses on supporting independence and wellbeing for the client in LS5.

The position is part-time, offering 1-7 hours per week, with responsibilities including meal prep, medication reminders, transportation to appointments, light housekeeping, and pet care. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car are required.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence, insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience in care or similar roles preferred but not essential.
• Kind, patient, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable around pets; good communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, bathing, dressing and grooming as required.
• Prepare and cook meals according to dietary needs.
• Provide reminders for medication and healthcare routines.
• Transport to appointments and errands using client’s vehicle.
• Light housekeeping and pet care, including dog walking.
• Offer companionship and support to promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Valid driver's license and vehicle

Experience in care or support roles

Kind, patient and trustworthy

Confidentiality and privacy

Good communication and organizational

Comfortable around pets

Job description

Personal Assistant in LS5

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and practical Personal Care and Support Assistant to provide day-to-day assistance with personal care, household tasks, and general support. The role involves helping with daily living activities, transportation, and companionship to ensure comfort, independence, and well-being.

This role is part-time role with between 1-7 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care:

  Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care needs as required.

• Meal Preparation:

  Help prepare and cook meals, ensuring food is nutritious and suited to dietary needs or preferences.

• Medication Support:

  Provide reminders for medication at scheduled times.

• Transport & Appointments:

  Accompany and drive to appointments, errands, and school runs as needed.

• Household Tasks:

  Perform light housekeeping such as tidying, laundry, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.

• Pet Care:

  Assist with dog walking and basic pet care.

• General Assistance:

  Offer day-to-day support, companionship, and help with any reasonable tasks that promote comfort and independence.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and appropriate insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Previous experience in care, support work, or similar roles preferred (but not essential).
• Kind, patient, and trustworthy demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy at all times.
• Comfortable around pets.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Desirable

• Basic first aid training.
• Experience with meal planning and preparation.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car