Personal Assistant - Penn

Barrie bookkeeping; Wolverhampton, Knotty Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Wolverhampton is looking for a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 19-year-old female with daily living tasks and social activities. The role requires providing assistance for 23 hours a week, including social engagement, personal care, and meal preparation. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence, own a vehicle, and possess previous care experience. Competitive pay of £13.50 per hour is offered, and the position involves regular social interaction.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Previous experience in care and support.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social duties and promote personal engagement.
• Support with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Help with meal preparation and travel arrangements.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Previous care & support experience

Experience of supporting individuals with Autism

Good communication skills

Confidentiality

Good at building relationships

Job description

Overview

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Location: Penn, Wolverhampton WV4

Hours of work: 23 hours per week – times to be discussed

Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour + £0.45p per mile

Job purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer

Our client is a 19-year-old female living in the Penn area of Wolverhampton who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support for 23 hours per week with daily living tasks and social activities.

Responsibilities

• Social duties
  • Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
  • Support to attend college 4 days per week
  • Attend medical appointments when required
  • Support to travel to places of interest
  • Support with hobbies such as filming and photography
• Personal care: Support with dressing accordingly for the day.
• Domestic duties: Support with meal preparation.
• These duties may vary from day-to-day.

Type of person

• Values: Someone that is honest, trustworthy, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, team player, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality & diversity.
• Specific requirements: Must be a driver with own vehicle. Remain calm and patient when situations are stressful.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Essential:
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Car and appropriate insurance
  • Previous care & support experience
  • Experience of supporting individuals with Autism
  • Good communication skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Good at building relationships

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.