Personal Assistant (PA)

Positive OT & Case Management; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care provider in Leeds is seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) for a fun-loving client with a brain injury. The role requires previous experience in care and a friendly demeanor. Responsibilities include encouraging community access, assisting with activities, and promoting independence. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and can work flexible hours, we encourage you to apply. The position offers competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount

Paid Essential Training

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or support role is required.
• Comfortable supporting someone with a brain injury.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support our client to access the community.
• Support our client with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Promote independence and build confidence.

Skills

Friendly and kind demeanor

Reliable and well-organized

Patient and understanding

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Level 2 or above qualification in Health and Social Care (desired)

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Salary: £18 per hour

Location: Leeds LS9

Job Reference: POTCM/AC

Part time hours, 10 hours per week, available on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings, occasional weekends.

Job Summary

We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support our 26-year-old female client with a brain injury, currently living at home with her family.

Our client is fun-loving, sociable, and enjoys an active and varied lifestyle.

We are looking for someone to support our client in her journey to independence.

She enjoys horse riding, getting creative with arts and crafts, and heading out for a good shopping trip (busy places can be overwhelming, so shopping at quieter times is ideal).

She loves being out and about in the community, catching up over a coffee or a meal, and also enjoys cooking at home (as long as this doesn’t include cauliflower, lettuce, bacon or sausages!).

She’s very sociable and loves bingo, karaoke, and a good party — especially with her favourite 80s music playing!

When it’s time to relax, she enjoys reading her favourite books (Hungry Caterpillar and Room on the Broom) or watching a mix of TV shows and films (Spirit and Hartland, Christmas movies and Marvel films). Family means the world to her, and she really values spending quality time with the people closest to her. You will need to be sensitive to busy the home environment.

She also enjoys a bit of pampering and self-care.

Our client would benefit from someone who is consistent and reliable, she does not like last-minute changes. You will need to be calm and patient, she dislikes shouting and bullying.

If you are someone who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest and would like to support our client to do the things she loves, we would love to hear from you.

Experience in a care and/or support role is required.

The right personality and attitude are also important.

Role and Responsibilities

• Encourage and support our client to access the community and take part in social and recreational activities
• Support our client with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping
• Support the client to enjoy hobbies and interests
• Promote independence and build confidence to support the client in developing life skills
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care and support provided
• Follow individual care and support plans and report any changes or concerns
• Work alongside clients treating therapy team and follow therapy guidance
• Uphold dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in a care or support role.
• Friendly and kind demeanour
• Reliable and well-organised
• Patient and understanding
• Comfortable supporting someone with a brain injury
• Happy to engage in fun, social, and sometimes family-focused activities
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, being able to communicate clearly and calmly.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for recording and reporting.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding practices.
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship).
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Level 2 or above qualification in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).
• First Aid training.
• Knowledge of person-centred care approaches.
• Understanding of specific needs.

Benefits

• Fully Enhanced DBS
• Blue Light Discount
• First Aid training
• Fully paid Induction
• Paid Essential Training
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to our client’s life

Application Process

First Stage: POTCM Application Form must be completed please visit our website for the direct link to the application form https://positiveotcm.co.uk/vacancies/.

Second Stage: Shortlisting based on your application form, using the job description as reference.

Third Stage: Invite to Formal Interview either Online or Face to Face. We ask that you make suitable arrangements for availability on the dates specified for interview.

Final Stage: Meet and Greet with our client

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Please contact us [e-mail] if you require any reasonable adjustments during our application process.