Job Title: Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. Location: Leigh / Lowton, WN7 Job Type: Permanent – 36 hours per week Pay: £14.50 per hour Shift & Schedule: Day shifts across a maximum of 4 days per week, including some weekends Typical Shifts: 8:00am–4:00pm / 8:00am–6:00pm Driver: Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker to join a small, established team supporting a 39-year-old woman in her own home and out in the community.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting someone with epilepsy, sensory needs and non-verbal communication to live an active, fulfilling and independent life.
Our client has a real passion for art, poetry, yoga, museums, galleries, National Trust visits, nature walks, swimming, the gym, theatre, cinema and trips away. We are therefore looking for someone energetic, engaging and genuinely interested in building a long-term relationship with her.
For this role, personality and compatibility are just as important as previous care experience.
Salary & Benefits:
£14.50 per hour Permanent 36-hour contract 5.6 weeks annual leave Fortnightly pay Maximum 4 working days per week Rota provided approximately one month in advance Full client-specific training provided Client vehicle provided for community activities Activity and entry costs covered while supporting the client Join an incredibly stable PA team, with several members having supported the client for over 10 years Varied role with regular activities, days out and new experiencesClient & Role:
Supporting a 39-year-old woman with epilepsy and sensory needs Supporting communication through typing and other communication aids Personal care including showering and toileting Medication administration Recognising and responding to the client's individual seizure presentation Supporting safe food preparation and mealtimes Community support is provided on a 2:1 basis Encouraging an active lifestyle and meaningful activities Driving the client's manual Ford Kuga when accessing the community Working alongside an experienced and long-standing PA team No hoisting required – the client is fully mobile Day shifts initially, with the possibility of some night support in the future once fully trained and confidentSuccessful Applicant:
Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker required Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential Calm, patient and confident under pressure Active and comfortable walking for extended periods Excellent communication skills Comfortable providing personal care and medication support Reliable and genuinely looking for a long-term permanent role Able to work some weekends as part of the rota Non-smoker / non-vaper Previous experience in care, epilepsy or complex care is desirable but not essential for the right person Willing to learn – full in-house training is provided around epilepsy, communication and sensory needsThis is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants more than a traditional care role. xrexnqw No two days are exactly the same, and the successful PA will have the opportunity to build a genuine relationship with the client while supporting her to enjoy new experiences, remain active and get the most from everyday life.
Apply today if you're compassionate, energetic and looking for a rewarding long-term role where your personality and approach can make a genuine difference
