Personal Assistant (PA) Required - BS9 Area - £13.20

UKCIL Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Bristol is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support a friendly young man in maintaining independence and access to the local community. The role involves practical help with daily tasks and mobility in various environments.

The position runs Fridays for 6 hours (start 9:30am). A driver with access to a suitable vehicle is preferred. DBS checks will be required or considered, and full guidance and training are provided.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check preferred
• Be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Support with shopping and other domestic tasks.
• Accompanying and supporting him in the community.
• Support to access social opportunities.
• Assisting with transfers and mobility when required

Skills

Driving

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) Required - BS9 Area - Bristol

£13.20 per hour, 6 hours per week, Fridays from 9:30am

A friendly young man living in the BS9 area is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant (PA) to provide support for 6 hours per week. The working day will be Fridays from 9:30am, the start date is flexible.

This role is ideal for someone who is kind, reliable, empathetic, has a good sense of humour, and enjoys building positive working relationships.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to support a young man to maintain his independence and access his local community.

Tasks may include:

• Support with shopping and other domestic tasks
• Accompanying and supporting him in the community
• Support to access social opportunities
• Assisting with transfers and mobility when required

The employer uses a manual wheelchair and has a visual impairment; therefore, the successful PA will need to be confident providing practical support with mobility and moving safely in different environments. Full guidance will be provided and a willingness to learn new skills is essential.

Interests

The client enjoys:

• Liverpool FC and football in general
• Listening to music, particularly rap music
• Going out for food and drinks
• Pokémon
• Jewellery and visiting jewellery shops
• Meeting people and having a laugh

It would be great to hear from applicants who share some of these interests.

About You

The ideal PA will:

• Be a driver with access to a suitable vehicle
• Be a non-smoker
• Be reliable, patient and trustworthy
• Be willing to learn new skills and have a person-centred approach to support
• Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a bit of banter
• Have or be willing to get an enhanced DBS check

While previous care experience is not essential, the right attitude and a willingness to learn are important.

This position is funded through a Direct Payment and paid via the PAYE payroll system (not cash-in-hand)

If you are a friendly and reliable person who would enjoy supporting someone to remain independent, we'd love to hear from you.