Personal Assistant/ Support Worker 15hrs pw £12.40/hr in Frenchay BS16

UKCIL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Bristol is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant/Support Worker to assist a mother and her son. The role involves personal care, household support, and community access, working 15 hours a week with a flexible schedule. A valid UK driving license and enhanced DBS check are essential. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a patient demeanor, ensuring person-centered care in a home environment with pets.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and supportive with a strong understanding of person-centred care.
• Reliable and punctual with good communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a home with pets and participating in family activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for daily activities.
• Assist with household tasks, community access, and administrative support.
• Support with meal planning and cooking.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Personal Assistant/ Support Worker 15hrs pw @ £12.40/hr in Frenchay BS16

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 09ff88d5

Role: Personal Assistant/Support Worker

Location: Frenchay, Bristol (BS16)

Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible working hours – to be agreed with the employer)

Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour

About the Role

A Personal Assistant/Support Worker is required to support a 32-year-old woman who lives in the Frenchay area with her young son.

Duties Include

• Personal Care: Support for full body wash including hair and shorter wash routines (to be done in a respectful way to encourage the employer manage this independently)
• Household Support: Cleaning, laundry, bed changing including supporting to manage pet hygiene for 2 cats
• Support with shopping (in-store or online), unpacking, and meal planning
• Batch cooking and supporting the employer to learn cooking together
• Administrative Tasks: Support with budgeting, bills, and routine planning for the family.
• Community Support: Support with community access, trips with the employer’s son, hydrotherapy sessions, and support planning for longer journeys to visit family

Working Schedule

Morning support for washing will follow the school run. Afternoon tasks (e.g. cooking, cleaning, admin) will be agreed weekly with flexibility. Weekend hours may be used for community access depending on activities with the employer’s son.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be:

• Kind, patient, and supportive with a strong understanding of person-centred care
• Reliable and punctual with good communication skills
• Willing to work collaboratively and adapt to the employer’s needs and energy levels
• Comfortable working in a home with pets (2 cats) and participating in the planning of family activities/ routines

Desirable:

• Shared cultural background or lived experience that the employer and her son can relate to
• Preference for female PA for support with personal care
• Experience with chronic pain, disability, or family support work
• Basic cooking skills and willingness to support cooking as a shared activity

Essential: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one). References required

Driving: A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Key Responsibilities

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com