Job Description

Personal Assistant: One 2 One Support

Location: Accrington area

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Driving Licence Required

Vehicle Transmission (Automatic)

About the Role

Are you calm, patient, and thoughtful, with a soft-spoken nature? If you're seeking a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

We're seeking a compassionate and dependable individual to assist a bright, articulate, and cheerful man in his 30s, who has a complex physical disability and relies a powered wheelchair for mobility.

This is an incredible opportunity that seamlessly fits around nursery and school hours. We offer adaptable start and finish times, ensuring a balanced approach to work and family life.

Role Details:

Flexible Hours

: 16-18 hours per week available.

Start Date

: Immediate/flexible

Flexible Schedules to Choose From:

Schedule 1 (16 hrs/week)

Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00-9:30 AM

Until

14:30-15:00 PM

(11 hrs/week)

Sundays: 15:00

to

20:00 PM

(5 hours-once per week)

Schedule 2 (18 hrs/week)

Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00 AM

Until

16:30 PM

(15 hrs/week)

Sundays: 14:00 PM

to

20:00 PM

(6 hours-only twice per month)

Schedule 3 (18 hrs/week)

Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00 AM

Until

3:00 PM

(12 hrs/week)

Sundays: 14:00

to

20:00 PM

(6 hours-once per week)

We are committed to offering flexibility that accommodates the successful candidate, while ensuring the service user's needs are met. If you have preferred start and finish times, please include them when applying.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote independence and build confidence. Establish a steady routine to maintain stability and reliability. Transport the service user in a specially adapted (automatic) vehicle. Accompany to essential medical appointments. Provide personal care, including toileting, bathing, and dressing. Assist with household tasks and running errands.

Requirements:

Willingness to undergo a DBS check (provided). Clean UK driving licence, medically fit and safe to drive. A genuine passion for driving is essential. Physically fit and the ability to sustain an active daily routine. Professionalism, care, patience, courtesy, reliability, dedication, common sense, organisational skills, and practical decision-making.

Daily Outings and Adventures Include:

Support with daily activities and exciting adventure outings. Scenic drives, coastal walks, and local seaside towns. Cafes and home garden centres. Outdoor attractions and family entertainment shows Museums and zoo visits. Shopping Centres and more.

Job Benefits:

Recognition for your efforts - you'll be truly valued, not just counted. Ideal for mothers, aligning with nursery and school hours. Flexible work environment in a clean, safe property. Minimal weekend shifts--only two per month! Paid DBS check and comprehensive training. Vehicle insurance cover included. Drink reimbursement included.

Work Environment:

You'll be working in a calm, clean, and safe property environment where the service user lives with his mother. His main carer provides her support at different times.

Must be within 15 miles of Accrington, to be considered for this role.

Join us in making a real difference in someone's life while enjoying a flexible and rewarding role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.80-13.80 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 18 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company car Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Please specify your preferred schedule: 1,2 or 3. Alternatively, your preferred start and finish times. Do you have any professional care experience?
Experience:

Driving: 3 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Clean UK Driving Licence? (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road