Personal Assistant - WV10

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

Job summary

A caregiving agency seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant based in Wolverhampton. You will support a 20-year-old with cerebral palsy through daily personal care, sensory play, and building meaningful connections. A successful candidate should possess previous care experience, be flexible in hours, and have a positive attitude. The role offers £13.50 per hour, requiring DBS checks and references, with training provided. Join us to make a difference and enhance someone's life.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care and support.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Experience supporting people with complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily personal care.
• Administer medication via nasogastric tube.
• Support with sensory play activities.
• Provide companionship and ensure a positive environment.

Skills

Care & support experience

Ability to build relationships

Good communication

Flexible with working hours

Support for complex care needs

Job description

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Location: Fordhouses, Wolverhampton WV10

Hours of work: 13 hours per week

Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour

Are you someone who loves making a positive difference in someone’s life? Do you enjoy variety in your day and building genuine, meaningful connections? If so, you might be the perfect fit for this rewarding Personal Assistant role.

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 looking to recruit 2 Personal Assistants to join their team to provide support with all daily living tasks for their 20‑year‑old son who has cerebral palsy and is non‑verbal.

Main duties

Social duties

• Support with sensory play

Personal care

Support with all daily personal care. Hoist to be used on all transfers. Administering medication via a Nasogastric Tube feed which training will be provided.

Every day is different—so flexibility and a positive attitude go a long way!

Type of person that you/they are looking for

• Values honesty, reliability, punctuality, non‑judgemental attitude, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexibility, adaptability, easy‑going nature, ability to work alone, positivity, willingness to travel, and understanding of equality and diversity.
• Must have previous experience of working in care. PA must attend training for this role which is paid. PA must be flexible with working hours.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Essential

• Previous care & support experience
• Good at building relationships
• Good communicator
• Flexible with working hours
• Ability to support people with complex care needs

As part of the shortlisting process, we’ll ask you to fill out a brief questionnaire—nothing daunting! It’s simply to help us get to know you and to ensure the role is the right fit for everyone.

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

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