Personal Assistant (MF) - WV6

Ideal for All; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 15,433 - 21,981; Full time

Job summary

A local care agency is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide support for a young adult wheelchair user in Wolverhampton. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, household tasks, and social activities. The ideal candidate should have experience with additional needs and a UK driving license is preferred. The role offers flexible 24-hour support with the possibility of a pay increase. Training will be provided where necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a rewarding role in social care.

Qualifications

• Relevant care or support qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Experience supporting young adults or individuals with additional needs is required.
• Calm, organised, and able to support safe decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care tasks like washing, bathing, and dressing.
• Assist with household routines and maintain a safe environment.
• Drive the Motability vehicle and accompany to social activities.
• Assist with appointments and necessary paperwork.

Skills

Experience supporting young adults

Ability to provide physical assistance

Calm and organised

Respectful and professional

Awareness of safeguarding

Enjoys variety and independence support

Education

Relevant care or support qualifications

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) Social Care

Job Ref: JI/MF/03/26

Reporting to: Employer

Rate of Pay: Up to £13.58 with possible increase in April

Nature of the job role:

Working as part of a small team to support a young adult wheelchair user to live safely, confidently, and independently at home, at college, and in the community. The role includes personal care (limited but required), daily physio support, household tasks, community access, and organisational support.

A Care Agency provides personal care twice daily, but the PA may be required to step in if the agency is unavailable.

The young person is sociable, outgoing, enjoys shopping, clubbing, gaming, music, films, and going away on short or long breaks. They are currently completing a Level 3 course at college and have their own areas within the family home.

Main Duties:

Personal Duties

• Limited but essential personal care tasks
• Assistance with washing, bathing, dressing, and hygiene
• Toileting support where required (non agency tasks only)
• Supporting the daily physio/physical programme
• Stepping in for personal care if the Care Agency is unavailable

Domestic Duties

• Cleaning, laundry, and maintaining the employer’s own living areas
• Meal preparation or assisting with safe meal preparation
• Supporting household routines and maintaining a safe environment

Social Duties

• Supporting safe travel in the community
• Driving the Motability vehicle may be required at times (drivers preferred but not essential)
• Accompanying the employer to social activities, events, and trips away
• Supporting safe decision making and daily routines
• Light touch financial support (safe spending, understanding transactions)

Appointments & Admin

• Supporting with appointments such as physio, blood tests, dentist, GP
• Occasional support with hospital appointments if required
• Assistance with forms, paperwork, and medication ordering
• Supporting organisation of appointments and important dates

Education

• Minimal support with college work (structuring tasks, staying organised)

Any Other Reasonable Duties

Any other reasonable duties that support the employer’s safety, independence, and daily functioning.

Hours of work:

This is a 24 hour support package delivered through a team rota. Shifts include: Night cover (mainly sleep ins). Flexible working is available. Applicants do not need to work all shift types. Staff can generally work the shifts they prefer, and individual working patterns can be agreed to suit availability. However, as this is a 24-hour package, all team members must be willing to contribute to rota coverage when needed for example, if another team member leaves or during periods of staff shortage to ensure the full rota remains safely covered.

Qualifications:

• Relevant care or support qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Training will be provided where required

Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting young adults or individuals with additional needs
• Ability to provide physical assistance with personal care
• Calm, organised, and able to support safe decision making
• Respectful, professional, and able to maintain boundaries
• Awareness of safeguarding and risk
• Perfect for someone who enjoys variety and independence focused support.

Preferred

• Full UK driving licence (to drive Motability vehicle)
• Experience with physio programmes, education support, or admin tasks
• Understanding of independent living support