SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a female Personal Assistant for a university student in Cheltenham. The role involves supporting personal care, cooking, and everyday tasks while participating in university life and social activities. Applicants should be friendly, fit, and have a good sense of humour. Accommodation provided for a 7-day on/7-day off schedule. DBS check and some training are included.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Flexible schedule

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Looking for a friendly, patient, and supportive PA.
• Ability to help with personal care and everyday tasks.
• Must be physically fit for effective support.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care tasks like showering and dressing.
• Assist with cooking and household tasks.
• Join on outings and events.

Skills

Friendly and caring

Good communication skills

Ability to work on your own initiative

Physical fitness

Mature and responsible attitude

Good sense of humour

Fluent in English

Cooking skills

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref: 373

Location: Cheltenham University + Pittville halls of residence

Hours: 24-hour live in care - 7 Days on/7 days off – Term Time only

Payrate: £145 per day - £1015 per week

Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year pro rata

Driving Licence: No

DBS Check: Yes will be funded by Employer

About me

I'm heading off to study Music Business at university – music has always been a big passion of mine! Singing is my main thing, though I dabble in piano too (work in progress, but we’re getting there). I’ve always loved performing and can’t wait to get more involved in that side of uni life.

I’m a very social person – whether it’s a night out with friends or a chilled games night with family, I’m always up for a good time and a good laugh. I’ve got a strong sense of humour and love being around people.

I’m also fiercely independent wherever possible. I like to do as much for myself as I can, but sometimes I need a bit of support to make sure I can fit everything I want into my day.

My disability is a part of me, but it doesn’t define me. I never let it hold me back, and I’d love for people to see me for who I am, not just the wheelchair. I’m excited to make the most of everything uni has to offer – and having the right support will help make that possible.

About the role

• I’ll need support with all aspects of personal care, including things like showering, dressing, and using the bathroom.
• When it comes to cooking, I like to be as hands-on as possible, but I’ll need help with lifting heavy items, reaching awkward cupboards, or safely getting things out of the oven. I may also require you to cook for me if I am tired or unable to do so myself.
• Help with everyday household tasks would also be required – things like keeping my room tidy, doing laundry, and putting things away.
• I may also need support with food shopping or other outings, especially when there are bags to carry or places to get to.
• I may need you to join me on the occasional day or evening trip too – whether it's a uni event, a gig, or just something fun I’ve planned.
• Accommodation will be provided for the 7 days on weekly shifts.

The kind of person I am looking for

I'm looking for a friendly, patient and supportive PA who can be a bit of a uni buddy too – someone who’s happy to help with all aspects of personal care, the odd bit of study support, and getting stuck into uni life together, whether that’s socialising, joining societies or just having some fun!

• you will need to be physically fit to ensure you can help with my personal care effectively
• to be friendly and caring
• to have the ability to work on your own initiative
• to have a good sense of humour
• a mature and responsible attitude, yet still able to have fun
• good communication skills
• to be fluent in English
• to be happy with cooking meat and being around a pub environment
• non-smoker as this is damaging to my health

It is requested that the applicant is female due to the role involving intimate personal care. For this reason, it is exempt under the general occupational requirement section of the Equality Act 2010

Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/

Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.