Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Assistant to support our young adult client. The position involves assisting with day-to-day activities at home and in the community, as well as domestic duties like cooking, cleaning, and light gardening. The client has specific needs, including managing seizures and communication difficulties. You should be able to communicate well with our client and have the ability to provide motivation to access the outdoors and social activities.

At present we can offer up to 8 hours, 4 hours on a Friday and then 4 hours worked flexibly over 2 days. This will be mainly a domesticated role with some Support worker/PA duties also.

Closing Date : 14th July 2025

Benefits

Fully Enhanced DBS

Blue Light Discount

First Aid training

Fully paid Induction

Paid Essential Training

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing training and professional development

A supportive and inclusive team environment

Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to our clients life.

Responsibilities

Support clients with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping.

Encourage and support clients to engage in community, social, and recreational activities.

Promote independence and support clients in developing life skills.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.

Follow individual care plans and report any changes or concerns to supervisors.

Uphold dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic IT skills for recording and reporting.

Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding practices.

Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship).

Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Some knowledge and understanding of brain injury

Desirable

Previous experience in a care or support role.

Level 2 or above qualification in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).

First Aid and Manual Handling training.

Knowledge of person-centred care approaches.

Understanding of specific needs (e.g., mental health, learning disabilities, autism, elderly care).

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (if role requires travel).

Application Process

First Stage:

POTCM Application Form must be completed.

Please request the Application Form from recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk, we cannot accept a CV. Please use the Job Reference ID - POTCM -AMC when requesting your application form.

Second Stage

: Shortlisting based on your application form, using the job description as reference.

Third Stage

: Invite to Formal Interview either Online or Face to Face. We ask that you make suitable arrangements for availability on the dates specified for interview.

Final Stage

: Meet and Greet with our client

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Please contact us recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments during our application process.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: POTCM-AMC