Personal assistant job vacancies

Job details

Position

Self Employed Personal Assistant / PA Carer Support Worker

Job reference

PC10/09/KE11

Hours

Up to 30 hours a week, with the possibility of additional hours being available at weekends and for holiday and sickness cover. Times and days flexible, to suit both client and person.

Your availability to work Monday to Friday is essential. 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

£18 to £20 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 client that contacts you directly, and not PBSS.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant - Weekends

Job reference

JL08/15/KE

Hours

4 hours per week worked on either a Saturday or Sunday from 10am to 2pm

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Barton Seagrave, Kettering (NN15 area)

About the employer

The employer is an independent gentleman living in his own home. He is a wheelchair user.

A personal assistant is sought to supplement his existing support and so enable his continued independent living.

Main duties

• to accompany the Employer out for breakfast and maybe a drive to a local garden centre or similar - A driving licence is therefore essential as you will need to drive the employer’s vehicle (insurance restrictions apply)
• 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 be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Female Personal Assistant / Support Care Worker

Job reference

KN08/10/KE3

Hours

8 hours a week, 10am to midday on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and a Sunday. Additional hours may be available as and when required.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Brigstock, Kettering (NN14 area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living in home in Brigstock, Kettering. She is partially sighted following a stroke, has CFS and other health conditions.

Main duties

• To support and accompany the employer out and about
• You need the use of a reliable car, that has space in the boot to carry the employer’s mobility aid. You will also need to be able to lift the four individual scooter parts in and out of your vehicle (it clicks to reassemble, no tools required)
• You need to have a full driving licence and the relevant business cover on your motor insurance policy
• If not going out, support in the home may be required
• A calm, understanding nature is essential, as is the ability to ensure the employer is safe. Good organisational skills are an advantage
• There is no personal contact in this role, however your physical and visual support will be required
• To promote wellbeing, choice and independence
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the role as a personal support worker

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be observant and able to give support, while respecting the employer’s choices and able to take instruction.

Being flexible and trustworthy is important.

The employer is vulnerable to infection, and PPE may be required (provided by employer).

All employees must not attend work if ill, due to the employer’s poor immunity.

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

DA05/15/CH

Hours

15 hours a week, Monday to Friday, approximately 8am to 8:30am start, however there is some flexibility with this, and this can be discussed further and agreed at interview.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN16 area)

About the employer

The employer is an independent, disabled gentleman living in his own home seeking support with his daily living tasks.

Main duties

Daily to include:

• mopping floors surrounding shower and adjacent hallway ensuring the floors are left dry to avoid the risk of slips and falls
• preparing a light meal for lunch
• preparation of a main meal for reheating later in the day
• washing up, tidying and clearing away in the kitchen afterwards as necessary
• preparation of snacks and drinks during working hours as requested
• general housekeeping duties including sweeping floors, cleaning and tidying away
• laundry; including ironing, putting away and changing the bed when requested

Weekly (or as required) to include:

• support with local shopping and driving the employer to occasional outpatient appointments - a car owner and driver with relevant business insurance is essential for this - mileage expenses will be paid (excluding commute)
• any other reasonable task that the employer requests
• the employer has a small dog, therefore applicants should be dog-friendly
• occasionally a small amount of personal care is needed

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.

Previous experience as a personal assistant is desirable.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and have 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 be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

CP10/24/KE

Hours

4 hours per week, worked 12pm to 2pm on a Wednesday and a Friday.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Corby (NN17 Area)

About the employer

The employer had a stroke a few years ago which has impacted his speech. He suffers seizures but these are rare and are under control. He lives with his wife in his own home in Corby.

A personal assistant is sought to support him to access the community and to enjoy his leisure time. The ability to play snooker is essential as this is one of his main interests! In the future he may want to play darts, go for a walk, go bowling or even to go the gym. So, someone who can aide and encourage him to explore and expand his leisure opportunities would be ideal.

Main duties

• To accompany the employer to the local snooker club (St James Park in Corby) for a game of snooker. A car owner or driver with business car insurance is therefore essential
• In the future this may change to a different leisure activity based on the employer’s wishes
• 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 is needed, as well as a willingness to help the employer explore new activities, joining in when appropriate.

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 be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

MC02/12/KE

Hours

20 hours a week. Worked 9am to 1pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Oundle, Northamptonshire (PE8 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living in her own home in Oundle. She has controlled epilepsy and uses a walking stick.

A personal assistant is sought to support her continued independent life, to enjoy her pastimes and to enable her to access the community safely.

Main duties

• Accompanying on local shopping trips and outings, ranging from walks in the local area, to going for coffee or a simple wander round the shops - the employer will use a wheelchair if visiting a supermarket
• The successful applicant must be a full driving licence holder and have access to a reliable car - you must also have business cover on your motor insurance policy (proof will be required) - mileage will be paid, minus the commute
• There is no personal care involved in this role, however you may be asked to monitor the employer whilst she showers etc., to ensure her safety at all times
• The employer enjoys baking cakes so would like to be supported to do this on occasion, and also to be helped to make and create simple meals and snacks if she chooses
• Light household chores as required - i.e. vacuuming, ironing, tidying up etc.
• In the nicer weather the employer likes to spend time in the garden - assistance with helping her to pot her flowers and plants etc. may be needed - no heavy gardening is involved
• 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 cat. There is no pet care involved in the role.

Experience of epilepsy beneficial but not essential. To be discussed further at interview.

The successful applicant will be calm and friendly. Be 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 be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Female Personal Assistant / Care Assistant - Punjabi Speaking

Job reference

RS09/24/KE2

Hours

23 hours per week (worked between 2pm to 6pm). Up to 7 days per week.

There can be some flexibility with this, and this can be discussed further and agreed at interview.

Rate

£12.21 per hour for employed PA under PAYE
£13.92 per hour for self-employed PA’s (evidence of self-employment and Liability Insurance will be required)

Area

Corby (NN18 area)

About the employer

The employer is an independent, disabled lady living in her own home with her husband, seeking support with daily living tasks. The lady has some mobility issues and uses walking aids around the house and a wheelchair when out and about.

A personal assistant is sought to support her continued independent life assisting with daily household duties and routine.

Main duties

• General housekeeping duties including light overall cleaning, dusting, vacuuming etc.
• Laundry - including hanging out, ironing, putting away and changing the bedsheets when requested
• Regular grocery shopping
• Cooking - Preparing light meals and snacks for lunch, and preparation of a main evening meal prior to leaving for the day
• Washing up, cleaning and tidying the kitchen after meal prep as necessary
• Prompt with medication, ensure my medications has been taken
• Occasionally, a small amount of assistant with personal hygiene may be required, so there is a requirement for a female candidate
• Supporting with the attendance of occasional medical appointments - mileage will be paid (excluding commute)
• Social time - support with transportation when out for shopping, coffee, etc. - mileage will be paid (excluding commute)
• Admin - Support with paperwork, reading letters, emails, etc.
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant
• A valid driving licence and own vehicle is therefore preferred - business cover on your motor insurance policy is essential
• Language requirements - the ability to communicate fluently in both English and Punjabi is essential

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.

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

Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Flu and Covid-19.

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

Personal Assistant / Live in Care

Job reference

AT02/12/CW

Hours

192 hours over 4 weeks. The shift is 4 days, Sunday to Thursdays (96 hours) worked on alternate weeks. Accommodation is provided whilst you are on shift.

Plus possible cover for other PA’s annual leave, if required, the employer has a 24/7 package of care with two PA’s already in place.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Oundle Area (PE8)

About the employer

The position is for a live in carer to support the employer. The employer is a young woman with Friedreich’s Ataxia, it is a disorder that affects some of the body’s nerves and heart. She is also an insulin dependent diabetic.

The employer is unable to weight bear and would need support in all aspects of her life. She uses an electric wheelchair.

A personal assistant is sought to support her continued independent life enabling her to enjoy her pastimes.

Main duties

• The position is for a live in carer (whilst on shift) to support the employer with all areas of personal care, including stoma and catheter care
• To assist the employer in the preparation and cooking of all meals - support required with feeding and to ensure she doesn’t choke
• All household tasks will be required cleaning, laundry and gardening to ensure the employer’s home is a safe clean environment
• Completing the shopping, with and without the employer, using her mobility car (manual gearbox, adapted) therefore the applicant needs to be driver - some restrictions maybe in place around age and any points on licence - this is to be discussed at interview
• You will be required to assist the employer with her medication this will include insulin calculations and injections (training will be given)
• Pet Care for two cats, feeding, administering regular medication to one and as required - general welfare monitoring and trips to the vets
• 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.

The position is for a Personal Assistant or Carer to live on site during their shift. You will be provided with your own room which has a TV and personal storage space so you can leave items between shifts. You will be required to provide your own food and toilet roll. There is space in the kitchen cupboards and fridge.

Experience of live in care and Friedreich’s Ataxia or other nerve-based illness preferred but not essential.

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

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

£18 to £20 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 / Care Assistant

Job reference

LJ03/21/KE

Hours

6 hours per week term time (38 weeks per year) and 10 hours per week non term time (14 weeks per year). Hours to be worked flexibly, including a mixture of weekends and weekdays. Also, one regular evening per month from approximately 7pm to 10pm. The above will all be discussed and agreed at interview.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN16 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a young man, living at home with his family.

The employer is blind and uses a cane when out walking and is on the ASD spectrum. He is seeking a pro-active PA able to support him to access the community and widen both his independence skills and social activities outside of the home.

Main duties

• Support with general tasks within the home to build confidence in independent living
• Support to ensure involvement in his local community
• Support to build confidence in accessing the community generally, both walking and on public transport
• Support with visits to live music venues
• Support with continuing his hobbies, centred around his love of music
• Visits to recreation venues, i.e. a bowling alley, a restaurant, a coffee shop etc.
• Shopping trips and visits to other social venues, ensuring his safety at all times and enabling his enjoyment
• Full UK driving licence holder, with the use of a reliable care is therefore preferred, but not essential
• Accompany on walks in the local area and occasionally further afield - training on the support the employer may need, on his walks, will be given
• 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 someone who is motivated, positive and keen to support a young man to expand his horizons at his own pace.

The successful applicant will be someone who can be both warm and engaging, and also able to build a rapport with the employer, but also empathic to his general mood and abilities.

The successful applicant will be both reliable and trustworthy.

A cheerful disposition is needed, happy to join in the employer’s various activities and enabling his enjoyment of the same whilst supervising and ensuring the employer’s safety.

The successful applicant will be someone who is proactive, keen and motivated to broaden horizons, activities, and who will, without prompting, source and suggest activities and places of interest to client.

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

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

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

SK02/25/DR

Hours

9.5 hours a week

Worked as follows; 2.5 hours a week to be used to take two children to and from school Monday to Friday (8.15am pick up from home and 3.00pm pick up from school).

The remaining 7 hours to be used for prepping meals for the week, cleaning of the home, appointments and paperwork. To be discussed further at interview.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Rushden (NN10 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living in Rushden with her two children and two family cats. The employer has an eye condition called Macular Degeneration and is registered Severely Sight Impaired.

 Personal Assistant (PA) is sought to support the employer with taking the children to and from school during the week. Ensuring they have everything they need and that they are dressed appropriately for school. Prepping healthy meals for the week, shopping, cleaning of home, reading paperwork and supporting the employer with any appointments.

The employer will need their PA to be a good timekeeper and have good communication skills.

Main duties

• School run: picking up both children and taking them to their school in the morning. Picking up both children from school and taking them home
• Prepping meals: to support and assist the employer with prepping healthy meals during the week for the family
• Domestic: cleaning of home, washing up etc, laundry
• Shopping: to support and assist the employer with shopping for the week
• Paperwork: to help and support with paperwork and organisation
• Appointments: to attend and support the employer with any appointments that she has

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, with a good sense of humour.
Full references and an enhanced DBS check will be required (cost borne by employer).

Full UK driving licence will be required.

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 work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

KS04/15/KE2

Hours

20 hours per week as follows:

• Monday to Friday, two calls a day, 9am to 11am and one hour at 4pm
• Remaining 5 hours to be used flexibly throughout the week - to be discussed at interview

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.
• The 4pm call is to be used 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 and 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.

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

KL01/14/KE

Hours

28 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 11am to 6pm (7 hours per day).

A variable start and finish time may sometimes be required, but this will be no more than an hour’s difference in the timings stated above.

On rare occasions, you may need to work a Friday in place of a usual working day. Sufficient notice will be given if this is required.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Ringstead (NN14 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living with her partner and young son, in her family home in Ringstead, Kettering. She is a wheelchair user, she has cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Main duties

• To assist the employer to access the community, i.e. attending baby groups, visiting friends or family or going shopping etc - if the employer is visiting friends or family, you may be asked to run errands for her whilst she visits (you will need to stay fully contactable, during this time, until the employer is ready to be picked back up) - all destinations are within the county of Northamptonshire
• You must therefore have a full driving licence and have access to a reliable car - the car must have enough seats to carry both the employer and her son (ideally with Isofix capabilities for the baby seat, although it can be secured using seat belts) and have a big enough boot to transport her collapsible wheelchair - business cover on your motor insurance policy is essential (proof will be required) - mileage will be paid, minus commute
• The employer has a very young baby, so you will need to assist her in putting her son in and taking him out of his car seat, as required. The employer may also request that you assist in lifting her son from chair to baby mat etc. Any assistance with the baby must only be given when requested by the employer
• Light household duties, i.e. vacuuming, mopping the floors, tidying the kitchen etc.
• Preparation of hot drinks or snacks as wanted - reheating a pre-made meal if the employer requests, and also assistance with preparing food for the employer’s son once he is weaning
• 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, open-minded and non-judgemental. You must be able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.

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

The employer has epilepsy and wears an epilepsy sensor-watch, which alerts her family members if she has a seizure.

If a seizure does occur, then you will need to care for the baby in the time that it takes for the family to arrive. If this happens near the end of your shift you will need to stay on until help comes, to ensure the safety of the baby. You will be paid for the additional time accordingly.

Previous experience of working with or knowledge of epilepsy is preferred and beneficial.

Enhanced DBS check will be required to be completed and seen before you can commence work with the employer.

The cost of which is borne by the employer.

The employer has a domestic cat (no pet care involved)

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.