Personal Assistant (PA) Social Care, JI/JC/11/25

Ideal for All; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Walsall is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to provide support for social interaction and community access for an individual with cerebral palsy. The role involves minimal personal and domestic duties, with flexible work hours. A full UK driving licence and fluency in Punjabi and English are required. Join us in promoting well-being and cultural respect in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Punjabi and English; Makaton preferable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support employer with social interaction and accessing the community.
• Minimal personal and domestic duties, as needed.

Skills

Understanding how to support someone with cerebral palsy

Fluent in Punjabi

Fluent in English

Ability to use Makaton

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) Social Care

Job Ref: JI/JC/11/25

Reporting to: The employer

Location: Walsall, WS1

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour

Nature of the job role: To support the employer with social interaction and accessing the community.

Responsibilities

• Personal duties: Minimal, may need some support with personal care; the employer can self-transfer.
• Domestic duties: Minimal.
• Social duties: To support the employer with social interaction, accessing the community and promoting well-being; to support the employer to maintain his Sikh religion and culture. When going out, the employer uses a wheelchair.

Hours

Hours of work: 15 hours per week, likely to be over 3 days at 5 hours each day (preferably on Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Qualifications

• Nothing specific required; the ability to speak Punjabi, English and use Makaton would be preferable.

Skills & Experience

• Understanding how to support someone with cerebral palsy.
• Full UK driving licence required and have use of a car. The employer does have a Motability car, but the driver must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.