Job Description

Live-in Personal Care Assistant

Join our team as we support a recent Politics and International relations graduate with his next steps on his journey of seeking independence.

Start Date: TBD- Latest start 1st week of September

Position: Live-in - 7 days on / 7 days off

Location: Leeds

Pay rate: 155 per day

About Our Client:

- Studying Politics and International Relations

- Lives with Cerebral Palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user

- Seeks independence while requiring assistance in various daily activities ? Comfortable directing care

- Has visual impairment and requires support in this area

- Interested in most sports, season ticket holder for Leeds United

- Actively involved in local politics as a labour party CLP secretary

As written by the client...

Hi,

I am James, first of all thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. My disability is Cerebral palsy which affects most aspects of life physically. I am a full-time wheelchair user and use a k-walker as an aid when I need to walk, however this is primarily used as part of my therapy program.

I have many interests including most sports, I am a season ticket holder for Leeds United and enjoy watching many sports. I had previously played both wheelchair basketball and tennis, and aim now university has concluded looking to resume a gym program.

Now I have completed my degree in Politics- I turn my attention to a career within active politics- I have been a member of the Labour party for 6 years, standing for council election in 2023 in Leeds and am on the approved list of candidates heading into the 2026 council elections. As well as being on the regional executive committee for the party, I am also looking for full time roles in the political organising sector. Therefore as a PA role this will require you to accompany me to a large amount of door knocking and speaking with voters. Therefore sympathy with the aims values and objectives of the Labour party will be highly desirable and therefore advantageous in this role.

I once again thank you for taking the time to read and look forward to meeting you in the coming days.

About the role:

Our client is looking for like-minded individuals to assist him with:

- Personal Care

- Health Care

- Sighted guide

- Social Support

- Daily Living

- Housekeeping / Domestic duties

Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.

About You:

- Calm, patient, and friendly with a good sense of humour

- Motivated and enthusiastic about politics and academics

- Mature, responsible, and fluent in English

- Clean, tidy, and punctual

- Reliable, organized, and maintains high standards

- A good communicator and listener

- Presents well and takes pride in work

- Willing to travel across the UK with the client

- A driver's license is essential for this role

You will be fully trained prior to starting, so previous experience of this type of work is not required

You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.

If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests and why you would be suitable in your cover letter.

Live-in Personal Care Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 155.00 per day

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JD/LC/MB16072025I