Personal Assistant /Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and proactive Personal Assistant/Support Worker to assist a vibrant individual with a learning disability. This part-time role involves helping with social activities and daily living tasks, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters independence. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a genuine passion for empowering others. Join a rewarding journey where your contributions will make a significant difference in someone's life, while enjoying a flexible work schedule and a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Work-related Travel/Fuel Expenses

Friendly workplace

Training and support tailored to individual needs

Holiday Pay 5.6 weeks pro rata

Qualifications

• Must have a full, clean driving licence and a car.
• Experience as a support worker is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive and energetic assistance for daily activities.
• Help with communication and emotional needs.

Skills

Great communication skills

Reliability

Kindness

Good sense of humour

Proactive planning

Ability to adapt

Swimming

Building relationships

Listening skills

Education

Clean DBS

Full, clean driving licence

Job description

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Client:

People Plus Independent Living Services

Location:

Wirral, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Personal Assistant /Support Worker

I am a 24-year-old man with a Learning Disability wishing to recruit a part-time personal assistant carer to enable me to access activities within my community.

Job Role:

I am a fun-loving, active individual. I intend to directly employ someone to help with my support needs. I am currently living at home with my family. As a personal assistant, you will provide a supportive, energetic approach to help me with many aspects of my life including attending social events such as music gigs, football matches, the cinema or occasional shopping. I also need support with my communication, emotional and behavioural needs. I like to access activities on Wirral and local surrounding areas but most importantly have company and support. These duties may vary daily depending on my activities and mood so I am looking for someone who can be flexible.

The kind of person I’m looking for:

You must be reliable, kind, caring and easy going. You will need to have a good sense of humour and have similar interests to mine such as football and sports. It would also be good if you are proactive with me in planning ahead for activities/days out and helping me to access local community interests.
I experience difficulty with my communication so you must be respectful of this and be patient as I can make myself understood. I am looking for someone who has a friendly disposition, re-assuring and calm nature but also enjoys sports, music and having fun. You must be able to work comfortably and confidently with me, respectfully providing support. You must be able to adapt to my needs and be vigilant to ensure my safety at all times.

To be considered, you’ll need:

- A full, clean driving licence- essential
- A car and appropriate insurance
- Great communication skills
- Good humoured individual who have a genuine passion for supporting and empowering others.
- A positive attitude.
- To fit in with my family dynamic.
- Able to swim/Enjoy physical activities
- I will need someone who is able to re-assure me and help me achieve my goals step by step and at my pace so that I do not find it overwhelming.
- Be proactive enough to promote progression and independence whilst acknowledging the importance for stability and routine
- Ideally, you’ll have previous experience as a support worker/personal assistant or care worker, but this isn’t essential.
- A clean DBS is essential.

Contract
This is a part-time permanent contract subject to a 3-month review period.

Shifts/Hours of work
21 hours per week which includes up to 2 x evenings a week and weekend hours. No night shifts are required.
There is a degree of flexibility with hours which will be discussed further in the interview.
Hourly rates are £12.21 per hour
Holiday Pay 5.6 weeks pro rata.

What can you expect from me?
A friendly and welcoming workplace
Work-related Travel/Fuel Expenses
Knowing that you make a difference and there is a daily positive outcome
Able to get to know the person more and be more involved in supporting them
Supporting the person to achieve their chosen lifestyle
Having training and support that is directly about the person you support so you can implement directly from training
Start date
As soon as possible on completion of successful enhanced DBS check and references check.

Driving licence

Car and appropriate insurance

Able to swim

Confidentiality

Good at building relationships

Advanced communication skills

A willingness to learn/develop

A good listener

Preferred Skills:

List the desirable skill

Likes cats and animals

Ability to support people with behaviors which challenge.

‘Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus’