Personal Assistant / Support Worker (Ref 009011)

SILC; Molesey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Molesey is seeking a personal assistant to support an individual with multiple sclerosis in accessing the community and attending appointments. The role involves assisting with mobility-related tasks, providing personal care when needed, and driving to appointments. The ideal candidate is reliable, understanding, and has experience with individuals having mobility issues. Flexibility in scheduling is important.

Qualifications

• Desirable to have experience supporting individuals with mobility challenges.
• Must be a driver with business insurance or willing to obtain it.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Manpreet in accessing the community and attending rehabilitation appointments.
• Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal care as needed.
• Provide reliable attendance for pre-booked appointments.
• Drive to and from appointments using your own vehicle.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with mobility issues

Confident with wheelchair transfers

Reliable and understanding

Comfortable assisting with personal care

Friendly and supportive

Job description

Manpreet is an adult who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS) seeking flexible, reliable support to help increase her independence and access the community. Most support will involve getting out of the house, attending appointments (e.g., physiotherapy, counselling, rehab), and occasional assistance with personal care when out and about. She already has carers at home, so personal care at home will be minimal. Support needs vary depending on fatigue levels. Manpreet is happy to plan days and times around the PA's availability, as long as pre‑agreed visits are honoured. Occasional driving is required for appointments (45p per mile reimbursed). Very occasional sleep‑ins may be needed a couple of times per year.

• Supporting Manpreet to access the community and attend various rehabilitation appointments
• Assisting with wheelchair transfers
• Occasional support with personal care when out (e.g., bathroom assistance)
• Helping with tasks affected by mobility challenges, including manual handling, food preparation, and general practical support
• Providing reliable, consistent attendance for pre‑booked appointments
• Driving to and from appointments when required (using your own vehicle)
• Experience supporting individuals with mobility issues (desirable)
• Confident with wheelchair transfers and manual handling
• Reliable, understanding, and able to work collaboratively to agree a flexible schedule
• Comfortable assisting with personal care when needed
• A driver with business insurance or willing to obtain it
• Friendly and supportive - an interest in music and arts & crafts is a bonus!