Self-employed personal care assistant

Private Individual & Direct Payments Holder; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Chigwell seeks a Personal Care Assistant (female preferred) for a self-employed role providing support to a female adult with chronic illness. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, domestic tasks, and driving the client to appointments. Candidates must hold a DBS certificate and proof of self-employment. Training will be provided. This position offers £20 per hour with 10-hour shifts and is aimed at delivering high-quality personal care.

Qualifications

• DBS certificate on the Update Service is required.
• Proof of self-employment (UTR number) must be provided.
• Experience with personal care and supporting clients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks including showering and grooming.
• Support with domestic tasks and meal preparation.
• Drive and accompany the client to appointments and activities.
• Provide general support throughout the day.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Willingness to learn manual handling

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (Self-Employed) – Female Preferred (Chigwell)

£20 per hour (max) | 10-hour day shifts | Self-employed role

Client Details

Female adult with chronic illness and moderate complex needs, requiring:

• Ceiling track hoist transfers
• Sliding sheet manoeuvres
• General manual handling
• Cough assist and physiotherapy assistance

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, including showering, grooming, and dressing (the client requires full support with these tasks).
• Support with domestic tasks, meal preparation, and errands.
• Drive/chaperone the client to appointments and social activities as required.
• Assist with work‑related care tasks.
• Provide general support throughout the day, with suitable breaks built into the shift.

Requirements

• DBS certificate on the Update Service
• Proof of self‑employment (UTR number)
• Reliability, patience, and willingness to learn manual‑handling techniques

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience with Muscular Dystrophy or related conditions

Additional Information

Due to the personal‑care nature of this role, a female PA is preferred, in line with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975), Section 7(2)(b).

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV outlining any relevant experience with organisations or clients, along with evidence of self‑employment.

All offers are subject to:

• Satisfactory DBS check
• Proof of address
• Verification of the legal right to live and work in the UK
• Confirmation of self‑employment