Personal Assistant / Support Worker Southport Ref DP/DS

Sefton@Work; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton@Work in Southport is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker to assist an adult with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair and leads an active life. You will provide practical day-to-day support at home and in the local community to help maintain independence.

The role involves personal care, driving to appointments, preparing light meals, household tasks, and enabling participation in social activities. DBS check required; UK right to work essential; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and caring.
• Honest, dependable and reliable.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Organised and practical in their approach.
• A good communicator.
• Respectful of dignity, independence and choice.
• Full UK driving licence (Desirable).
• Previous care experience (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support with dressing
• Driving to appointments, shopping trips and social activities
• Preparing light meals
• Supporting with laundry and household tasks
• Keeping the home clean, tidy and organised
• Supporting independence at home and in the community
• Assisting with gardening where required
• Providing practical day-to-day support as needed

Skills

Kind and caring

Reliable

Personal care

Independent worker

Organised

Good communicator

Dignity and respect

Driving licence

Job description

Personal Assistant/Support Worker Southport

Location: Southport

Reference: DP/DS

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm

• A Personal Assistant / Support Worker is required to support an adult with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair and leads a busy, independent and active life.

The successful candidate will provide practical day-to-day assistance both at home and within the local community, helping the individual maintain their independence and quality of life.

Main Duties

• Providing personal care and support with dressing
• Driving to appointments, shopping trips and social activities
• Preparing light meals
• Supporting with laundry and household tasks
• Keeping the home clean, tidy and organised
• Supporting independence at home and in the community
• Assisting with gardening where required
• Providing practical day-to-day support as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Kind, patient and caring
• Honest, dependable and reliable
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative
• Organised and practical in their approach
• A good communicator
• Respectful of dignity, independence and choice

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous care experience

Additional Information

• An enhanced DBS check is required.
• No preference regarding applicant gender.
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the full right to work in the UK.