Personal Support Worker (JR28354)

Age UK Solihull; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Age UK Solihull is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist a 40-year-old woman with autism and osteoporosis in her own home. The role focuses on practical tasks, shopping, and maintaining independence with supportive companionship.

Flexible afternoons, 2 days per week (1 hour and 1.5 hours) for household care and daily living support. DBS paid for by client; references required; UK right to work essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, friendly and respectful with privacy and dignity.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Experience in a similar support role is helpful.
• Right to work in the UK and references required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly shopping and errands.
• Help with general household tasks and keeping the home clean and tidy.
• Provide friendly companionship and encouragement.
• Support the individual to maintain independence and choice at home.
• Household chores twice weekly (1 hour + 1.5 hours) in the afternoons.

Skills

Reliable

Friendly

Supportive

Job description

Household chores 2 days in week at 1 and 1½ hours each day

Days are flexible and will be afternoon from 12pm

We are looking for a reliable, friendly and supportive Personal Support Worker to assist a 40-year-old

female with autism and osteoporosis who lives independently in her own home.

The role will primarily involve providing practical support with shopping and household tasks, helping

her to maintain her home and continue living independently.

Supporting with weekly shopping and errands.

Helping with general household tasks and keeping the home clean and tidy.

Assisting with organising and completing day-to-day tasks.

Providing friendly companionship and encouragement where appropriate.

Supporting the individual to maintain her independence and choice within her own home.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and wants to make a positive

difference by supporting an individual to live independently in her own home.

DBS paid for by client

Right to work in UK

References require

Reliable, trustworthy and responsible.Friendly, patient and approachable.Respectful of privacy, dignity and individual choice.Able to work independently and use their own initiative.Comfortable supporting someone in their own home.Experience in a similar support role would be helpful, but a caring and respectful attitude is equally important.