Personal assistant job vacancies

Job details

Position

Self Employed Personal Assistant / PA Carer Support Worker 

Job reference

PC10/09/KE13

Hours

Starting at 16 hours a week, with the possibility of additional hours being available at weekends and for holiday and sickness cover. Start time from around midday.

Your availability to work Monday to Friday may be required, to offer cover to other support workers. Some Saturdays and Sundays will also be required. This is a permanent long term role.
 
Up to 7 days a week, various shift available.

Possible job share will be considered.

Rate

£16 to £18 per hour dependent on experience

Area

Little Stanion (Corby NN18 Area)

About the person

A contract to provide services is offered, to fulfil the duties of a personal assistant to a blind person to enable them to live as independently as possible. Therefore it is very important that you have very good verbal communication skills.
 
The person contracted should be officially registered as self-employed with HMRC and be responsible for correctly reporting and paying their own income tax and national insurance contributions to HMRC. You must live reasonably local to the work location.
 
The client is looking for a reliable, caring, respectful, non-judgmental and friendly person who is calm and has a good sense of humour.
 
You must be able to drive and be comfortable around animals, especially an array of dogs and cats.
 
Main tasks include cleaning, appointments, shopping, meal preparation and planning.

Reading information, completing forms and a whole host of other varied tasks in and outside of the home to ensure that the client can keep their independence whilst living in their own home.
 
You must have, or be willing to purchase, the relevant liability Insurance (proof will be required). You must also have a DBS, or be willing to undertake one, at your own cost.

You must have further ID and valid references.

You should ideally have experience in the care field working directly in peoples’ homes.
 
You will be resilient, observant and have the ability to follow instructions. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be fluent in English and have a proven track record of being reliable and punctual, with a willingness to go the extra mile.

Training and guidance will be given.
 
Trust and total confidentiality with respect to all matters is essential.

The role may suit somebody who has provided care in the community to various adult-age ranges and abilities.

Main duties

The varied duties when required will include:

• assisting with the care of the guide dog and the other pets, including help with walking, feeding and cleaning
• assisting with the basic upkeep and tidying of the garden and outdoor areas
• helping with all household tasks that require sighted assistance, which will include sewing, ironing, and putting away of laundry - cleaning and tidying within the house maintaining a habitable, safe environment
• help with preparing meals, including labelling of food containers and organising the same, such as to aid a blind person
• sighted assistance with setting up and using various equipment and technology within the home and office
• assistance with all written material, correspondence, and completing forms where necessary
• guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a blind person about the environment both when indoors and out travelling
• driving client to and from events and venues, medical appointments, vet appointments and shopping trips
• assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person e.g. reading information on food packaging, cleaning products, description of items and signage etc
• any other task which may reasonably be asked of someone providing the services of a personal assistant

Additional information

PA support worker to assist a registered blind person to maintain their independence in and out of the home. Including assisting with the care of cats and dogs so you must be comfortable around many animals.
 
The applicant must be a competent driver with the use of a reliable car. Mileage expenses will be paid for these duties (excluding commute). Local knowledge and access to the use of a SatNav are essential.
 
Being comfortable around many animals is essential.
 
It is important that the applicant can provide these services at times requested, when given reasonable notice, so a flexible approach is needed.

Please be advised that, as an individual employer, sponsorship cannot be provided.

Therefore, your right to work in the UK must be already established.

If you are successful in being shortlisted, it will be the client that contacts you directly, and not PBSS.

Job details

Position

Self Employed Personal Assistant / PA Carer Support Worker - Cover/Bank Position

Job reference

PC10/09/BANK

Hours

To provide cover on an ad-hoc basis. This is a cover and bank position only.

Rate

£16 to £18 per hour dependent on experience

Area

Little Stanion (Corby NN18 Area)

About the person

A contract to provide services is offered, to fulfil the duties of a Personal Assistant to a blind person to enable them to live as independently as possible. Therefore it is very important that you have very good verbal communication skills.

The person contracted should be officially registered as self-employed with HMRC and be responsible for correctly reporting and paying their own income tax and national insurance contributions to HMRC. You must live reasonably local to the work location.

The client is looking for a reliable, caring, respectful, non-judgmental and friendly person who is calm and has a good sense of humour.

You must be able to drive and be comfortable around animals, especially an array of dogs and cats.

You will be assisting with walking multiple dogs, cleaning, appointments, shopping, meal preparation and planning.

Reading information, completing forms and a whole host of other varied tasks in and outside of the home to ensure that the client can keep their independence whilst living in their own home.

You must have the relevant Liability Insurance (proof will be required). You must also have a DBS or be willing to undertake one, at your own cost.

You must have further ID and valid references.

You should ideally have experience in the care field working directly in peoples’ homes.

You will be resilient, observant and have the ability to follow instructions. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be fluent in English and have a proven track record of being reliable and punctual, with a willingness to go the extra mile.

Training and guidance will be given.

Trust and total confidentiality with respect to all matters is essential.

The role may suit somebody that has been a dog walker or worked in kennels, a veterinary nurse, or someone who has provided care in the community to various adult-age ranges and abilities.

Main duties

The varied duties when required will include:

• assisting with the care of the guide dog and the other pets, including help with walking, feeding and cleaning
• assisting with the basic upkeep and tidying of the garden and outdoor areas
• helping with all household tasks that require sighted assistance, which will include sewing, ironing, and putting away of laundry - cleaning and tidying within the house maintaining a habitable, safe environment
• help with preparing meals, including labelling of food containers and organising the same, such as to aid a blind person
• sighted assistance with setting up and using various equipment and technology within the home and office
• assistance with all written material, correspondence, and completing forms where necessary
• guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a blind person about the environment both when indoors and out travelling
• driving client to and from events and venues, medical appointments, vet appointments and shopping trips
• assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person e.g. reading information on food packaging, cleaning products, description of items and signage etc.
• assist with the care of animals and vet trips, as and when required
• support to attend meetings and social events where necessary
• any other task which may reasonably be asked of someone providing the services of a Personal Assistant

Additional information

PA support worker to assist a registered blind person to maintain their independence in and out of the home. Including assisting with the care of cats and dogs so you must be comfortable around many animals.

The client works with some flexibility so you will be able to plan your own schedule around their support needs when appropriate.

The applicant must be a competent driver with the use of a reliable car. Mileage expenses will be paid for these duties (excluding commute). Local knowledge and access to the use of a SatNav are essential.

Being comfortable around many animals is essential.

It is important that the applicant can provide these services at times requested, when given reasonable notice, so a flexible approach is needed.

Please be advised that, as an Individual employer, sponsorship cannot be provided.

Therefore, your right to work in the UK must be already established.

If you are successful in being shortlisted, it will be the employer that contacts you directly, and not PBSS.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant

Job reference

NS08/05/CW4

Hours

9 hours a week. Worked 4.5 hours each on Saturday and Sunday. Start time between 9am and 10am, hours will possibly increase to 5 hours each day 10 in total after Christmas.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Corby (NN18 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a mum with a visual impairment who is looking for a PA to support her within the family home and also to access the community.

Main duties

• To support with general household tasks including
• Vacuuming, dusting and cleaning as required
• Ironing and attending to laundry as needed, putting away of clothes
• Changing bed linen and making beds as needed
• Preparation of some meals
• Cleaning and tidying the kitchen afterwards, as necessary
• Accompanying on local shopping trips and outings - therefore, a car owner, with business cover on their motor insurance policy, is preferrable - mileage will be paid (minus commute)
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must already be established.

If applying through Indeed, please be aware that you will then need to complete and submit an application form, via a link to the North Northamptonshire Council website, that will be sent directly to you by PBSS.

Job details

Position

Female Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

SH06/25/KE

Hours

Flexible hours available. You will be on a variable hours contract, as the number of hours will change from week to week, with the possibility of approximately 15 to 20 hours work a week. The role will include evening and weekend work.

Rate

£12.50 per hour

Area

Kettering, (NN15 Area)

About the client

The client is a lady living in her own home in Kettering. She has an acquired brain injury. She has a team of personal assistants and is looking for another worker to join her team.

You will enable the client to lead as active and fulfilling life as possible, whilst building up her level of independence.

You will support her continued independent life, enabling her to enjoy her pastimes and also to assist her to explore and expand her leisure opportunities and activities.

Main duties

• Assisting with personal activities, e.g. minimal personal hygiene
• Assisting with domestic activities, meal preparation, laundry and money management etc.
• To aide with a home cognitive therapy programme which might include strategies to improve orientation, short term memory loss, sequencing and planning
• Light household duties, i.e. vacuuming, laundry, cleaning of surfaces etc to ensure a clean and tidy household
• Assisting the employer with shopping (including the planning of shopping trips, making shopping lists and visiting the shops to purchase items required)
• Accompanying the employer on local trips and outings, ranging from walks in the park to going to the theatre or to the pub for a meal
• To help the employer gain confidence in the use of public transport
• You will be required to drive the client’s mobility vehicle, therefore a full clean driving licence is essential
• Any other task which the client may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will:

• be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the client’s independence but also able to take instruction
• have an enthusiastic person who has the ability to motivate others
• have an understanding of the impact of disability
• be a good listener
• have a patient and calm manner with a good sense of humour
• have an interest in the client’s social and recreational activities
• be willing to learn
• be responsible, mature and respectful in their attitude to working with somebody in their own home
• have an ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• be able to work flexibly

You will report directly to the Team Leader, however, you will be directly employed by the person who has power of attorney for the client. North Northamptonshire Council is not the employer.

You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be borne by the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

If applying through Indeed, please be aware that you will then need to complete and submit an application form via a link, to the North Northamptonshire Council website, that will be sent directly to you by PBSS.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

KS04/15/KEAM

Hours

10 hours per week as follows;

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 11.00am (there is some flexibility around the start time – to be discussed and agreed at interview stage). 

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN15 Area)

About the employer

A lady with health and mobility issues requires a fun, easy going, flexible Personal Assistant to support her in her family home.

Main duties

• General household tasks to include cleaning, washing up, cleaning windows, bathrooms, gardening etc.
• Driving to and supporting with medical appointments, trips out etc. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).
• A manual wheelchair is used whilst out and about and the Employer will be required to be pushed.
• You must be a car owner/driver and hold a full licence. Business cover on your motor insurance policy is also essential (proof will be required).
• Support with general paperwork and home admin therefore some computer knowledge preferred but not essential.
• To be flexible around daily needs and to be able to do things under own initiative.
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.

Additional employment information

The Employer has a medium sized friendly dog and pet care may, very occasionally, be required. Therefore, you must be comfortable around animals. 

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction. 

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to live and work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

KS04/15/KEPM

Hours

10 hours per week as follows;

Monday to Friday 4pm to 5pm (there is some flexibility around the start time – to be discussed and agreed at interview stage). 

Plus an additional 5 hours to be used flexibly during the week

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN15 Area)

About the employer

A lady with health and mobility issues requires a fun, easy going, flexible Personal Assistant to support her in her family home. 

Main duties

• General household tasks to include cleaning, washing up, cleaning windows, bathrooms, gardening etc.
• To prepare the Employer a simple meal and clean and tidy the kitchen afterwards.
• Driving to and supporting with medical appointments, trips out etc. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).
• A manual wheelchair is used whilst out and about and the Employer will be required to be pushed.
• You must be a car owner/driver and hold a full licence. Business cover on your motor insurance policy is also essential (proof will be required).
• Support with general paperwork and home admin therefore some computer knowledge preferred but not essential.
• To be flexible around daily needs and to be able to do things under own initiative.
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.

Additional employment information

The Employer has a medium sized friendly dog and pet care may, very occasionally, be required. Therefore, you must be comfortable around animals. 

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction. 

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to live and work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Job reference

DF11/09/CW3

Hours

Flexible hours available

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

A village on the outskirts of Corby (NN17)

About the employer

Independent, outgoing blind lady requires a Part Time Care Assistant with variable hours.

Main duties

• No personal care involved
• We will work together using a formula of “say what you see, say what you do” to assist in the administration of the running of my care support, for example, emails, data entry and phone calls
• Working together to achieve day to day life - e.g. shopping, housework, assisting with laundry - I enjoy preparing and cooking my own food and require your assistance to enable me to do so
• Basic computer and smartphone knowledge required
• A basic organised manner is necessary
• A full UK driving licence (with use of a reliable car) is essential for any appointments and activities etc - mileage will be paid - excluding commute
• Holiday pay is calculated against the hours you work

Additional employment information

No previous experience or qualifications required. However, a can-do attitude, reliability and an easy-going nature are needed.
 
More details about the nature of the job can be talked about during interview.

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Female Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

ER11/25/CW

Hours

A team of PA’s is required to cover 24 hour care across 7 days a week.

Therefore, a range of 12 hour shifts are available - 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am.  

24 hour shifts are also considered.

Please indicate what hours you would be interested in applying for.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Burton Latimer (NN15 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a young lady living in her own home with 2 dogs. She has autism, complex PTSD and NES (non-epileptic seizures), she enjoys arts and crafts, dog walks, the outdoors and completing puzzles.

A team of personal assistants is sought to support her continued independent life enabling her to enjoy her pastimes and also to assist her to explore and expand her leisure opportunities and activities.

Main duties 

• Support with domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, and gardening
• Support to keep in touch/socialise with friends and family
• Support to access the community and attend activities or groups
• Support with budgeting
• The employer has a motability car, which you will be required to drive, therefore a full driving licence is essential - restrictions apply
• Support to care for/walk dogs
• Support with personal care such as hair washing or after a seizure showering, toileting and dressing
• Prompting encouraging with showering, teeth brushing, dressing and all personal hygiene
• Supporting with administering medication
• Support with making, keeping, and attending appointments
• Supporting emotional regulation during periods of overwhelm, dissociation or PTSD triggers
• Recognising early signs of seizures and providing safe, appropriate response as per seizure support plan
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.

A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the employer with her varied interests are needed with a willingness to help her explore new activities, joining in when appropriate.

Must be flexible, trustworthy, and active with a good sense of humour.

Must be comfortable with dogs (employer has one large dog and one small dog).

Able to remain calm, patient and emotionally regulated during seizures, meltdowns, distress or challenging behaviour.

Experience preferred in autism, training will be given and shadow shifts.

If applying through Indeed, please be aware that you will then need to complete and submit an application form via a link, to the North Northamptonshire Council website, that will be sent directly to you by PBSS.  

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.