Job Description

Personal Assistant for 15 year old young woman with Cerebral Palsy @ 12.40/hr in WF3

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 127463f2

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We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide regular support for our daughter both in the home and to access activities in the community, supporting her independence.

This position has a start date of September 1st 2025 or soon after.





Rate of pay in line with Direct Payments (currently 12.40ph). We live in East Ardsley (WF3).


Hours - term time only
4pm - 6pm Monday - Thursday
3:30 pm - 6pm Friday
There would be the possibility of additional hours at weekends and in the holidays but this is not essential for this role.



Start date Monday 1st September 2025, with a paid training/get to know you session prior to this date.
Lizzie is a bright and bubbly 15 year old, who loves music and dancing. She has Cerebral Palsy and is a power wheelchair user who strives for independence. She has Epilepsy but this is well controlled with medication. She is an excellent communicator and her speech is intelligible to familiar people, she is working hard on this all the time. She does have a communication aid to support her if there is a communication break down.

Duties will include:

All aspects of personal care

Support with homework

Supporting independence including dressing

Preparing tea and supporting self-feeding

Participating in leisure activities such as joining in with after school clubs, going out to the shops, cinema and bowling.

Essential Criteria:

Reliability

Sense of humour (she loves to giggle)

Patience

Ability to support with transfers



Desirable Criteria

Having a driving license and own car

Previous experience of working with people with Cerebral palsy
ICT skills, Lizzie is a communication aid user and some of her activities and homework are online.



Full training will be provided.



Start date Monday 1st September 2025, with a training/get to know you session prior to this date.


Enhanced DBS will be required which will be applied for by Leeds DP and + PA Support Hub. Payroll is managed by Barrie Bookkeeping.

Key Responsibilities

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Services

Meal Preparation Personal Care Social + Leisure activities

Training

Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com