Personal Assistant (PA) to Support a lady with MS.

The Students' Union at UWE; Bristol; Vor Ort; GBP 18.184 - 25.898; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Supportive working environment

Guaranteed hours with potential for extra shifts

Zusammenfassung

The Students' Union at UWE is looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a 65-year-old lady with MS, focused on enabling her independence in daily activities. This role includes assisting with social, lifestyle, and administrative duties, along with personal care tasks.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, a reliable and trustworthy attitude, and a clean driving license. The role offers a flexible schedule, primarily Saturdays and Sundays, with an hourly rate of £16.

Qualifikationen

• No formal care experience needed, but a positive attitude is essential.
• Experience in a PA or support worker role is advantageous.
• Previous training in manual handling and first aid preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist and transport the client to appointments and shopping.
• Help with light household duties and general organization.
• Assist with managing paperwork and scheduling.
• Support with personal care tasks.

Kenntnisse

Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy

Good communication skills and a good sense of humour

Flexible and able to cover various shifts

Respectful of privacy, confidentiality, and independence

Clean, valid driving license and access to a vehicle

Jobbeschreibung

Personal Assistant (PA) to Support a lady with MS.

Listed by Private Employer- Karen H

Details

Overview

Are you a proactive, organized, and reliable individual looking for a meaningful role where you can make a tangible difference? I am a 65 year old lady who has MS and uses an electric wheelchair to enable mobility. I am TPN fed (artificially fed) and I have a colostomy and urostomy. I am looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to support me in my daily life. This isn't just about care; it’s about enablement. Your role will be to help me maintain my independence, and manage both my home and social life.

If you are someone with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a respectful approach to working in someone’s private home, I would love to hear from you.

Duties

Your duties will vary depending on the day, but will generally include:

• Social & Lifestyle Support: Assisting and transporting to appointments and shopping trips.
• Daily Living Assistance: Helping with light household duties and general organisation around the house.
• Administrative Tasks: Assisting with managing paperwork, scheduling appointments, or making phone calls where needed.
• Personal Care: Assisting with personal care including emptying night bags, support with showering and occasional dressing.

Skills and Experience

You don’t necessarily need years of formal care experience—having the right attitude and a shared understanding of respect and boundaries is what matters most.

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Good communication skills and a good sense of humour.
• Flexible and able to cover various shifts.
• Respectful of privacy, confidentiality, and independence.
• A clean, valid driving license and access to a vehicle, able to transport a folding electric wheelchair.
• Previous experience in a PA or support worker role.
• Previous training in manual handling and first aid.

Hours

Saturdays 2pm – 8pm

Sundays 10am – 8pm

Hourly Rate

£16 per hour weekly.

Location

Keynsham, Bristol.

Additional Information

What I Offer:

• A friendly, respectful, and supportive working environment.
• Guaranteed hours with the option of additional for cover.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and satisfactory references.

Application procedure

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV along with a short paragraph explaining why you think you would be suitable.