SD/AM Personal assistant

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service in Burnley seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant to help a lady maintain her independence at home. Responsibilities include assisting with daily life tasks, personal care, and providing domestic support. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have previous experience in similar roles. The position is full-time, offering an hourly rate of £13.40 and benefits like paid annual leave. A full UK driving license and flexibility are required for this role.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Mature, caring, proactive and motivated individual with passion for supporting others.
• Previous experience in a similar role essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and willingness to drive.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of daily life.
• Assist with personal care.
• Provide general domestic support.
• Help in the garden.
• Support with doctors and hospital appointments.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Personal Assistant – Burnley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a lady with maintaining independence in her own home.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of daily life.
• Assist with some aspects of personal care.
• Provide general domestic support.
• Help in the garden.
• Support with doctors and hospital appointments.

Qualifications

• Mature, caring, proactive and motivated individual with passion for supporting others.
• Good organisational skills and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in a similar role essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written communication and use of emails.
• Must like dogs.
• Full UK driving licence required and willing to drive for the role.
• Must be willing to undertake a DBS check (cost covered by employer).

Working Conditions

• Full‑time position – 31 hours per week.
• Hourly rate of £13.40 (inclusive of expenses).
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro‑rata and a workplace pension scheme.
• Flexibility required.
• Suitable for a semi‑retired person.

Employer ref: LILS/SD/AM