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.
 
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, 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

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

Live in Carer (whilst on duty) / Personal Assistant

Job reference

AT02/12/CW3

Hours

168 Hours per week live in care, 1 week on, 1 week off. Change over day Tuesday 11.30am to 12pm

The employer has a 24/7 package of care with 1 PA and a cover PA 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, who 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 Carer to live on site during their shift, you will be provided with your own room which has a TV, 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.

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

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 / 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

Female Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

JD12/12/KE

Hours

12.25 hours a week, worked over 7 days, two calls a day, as follows. 1 hour call at tea-time to be set between 3pm and 5pm (exact time to be agreed at interview) 45 minute call at bed-time at 8:30pm.

Additional cover hours may be available when the employer’s other personal assistant is on annual leave and sick leave.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN15 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a gentleman in his eighties, living in his own home in Kettering. He has mild dementia, diabetes and various other health issues.

Main duties

• Tea-time call - to prepare a sandwich or light meal and refreshments to the employer - the employer is able to eat independently but may need prompting to do so - supervision whilst he eats is necessary - cleaning and tidying the kitchen afterwards, as required
• Bed-time call - to support the employer to get ready for bed, ensuring he has his night clothes on, that he has cleaned his teeth, he has his sleep mask and that he is comfortable and settled
• 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

Experience in dementia care would be desirable.

The employer is charming in nature and does not present any challenging behaviours. However, he can occasionally be very blunt in his language. The ability to be firm whilst calm and friendly is essential.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and 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

Job reference

NS08/05/CW4

Hours

11 hours a week

Worked 4 hours each on Saturday and Sunday, plus 3 hours on a Monday. Start time between 9am and 10am.

Monday will include pick up from Local Day Centre time to be confirmed, some flexibility in times to be discussed at interview.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Corby (NN18 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a mum with a visual impairment and 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, outings and taking and collecting from Day centre (Monday) - therefore, a car owner, with business cover on their motor insurance policy, is therefore essential - 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

Personal Assistant

Job reference

JB08/10/KE3

Hours

18 hours per week worked as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10am to 4pm

Start date anticipated to be Monday 11 August 2025.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kings Cliffe, Peterborough PE8 area

About the employer

The employer is a young man with mild learning difficulties needing support to attend out-patient appointments and with his leisure time activities.

Main duties

• Accompany the employer when attending out-patient appointments
• Leisure time drives out on shopping trips, to coffee bars and other social venues, ensuring the employer’s safety and enjoyment at all times
• There is no personal care involved in this role
• 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 reliable and trustworthy, have a cheerful disposition whilst being responsible and happy to provide companionship and friendly conversation, while supervising and ensuring the employer’s safety.

You must have a full driving licence and use of a reliable car. You must also have business cover on your motor insurance policy. Mileage expenses will be paid (excluding commute).

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. North Northamptonshire 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

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

JC06/13/CW8HOURS

Hours

8 hours per week, to be worked on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9:30am, some flexibility in times to be discussed at interview.

Additional hours available for holiday and sickness cover as required.

Rate

£12.21 per hour for employed PA under PAYE

Area

Corby (NN18 area)

About the employer

The employer is a visually impaired lady, with diabetes, asthma and some mobility issues and therefore uses a wheelchair.  

A personal assistant is sought to support her continued independent life enabling her to enjoy her pastimes and also to assist her with her routine.

Main duties

• The main duties Friday to Monday will be breakfast preparation, general household task and some admin, a times some of the other tasks listed below maybe required but will mainly be if covering
• To assist the employer in the preparation and cooking of batch meals
• Cleaning and tidying the kitchen afterwards, as necessary
• Supporting with the employer’s attendance of occasional, local outpatient appointments
• Support with completing the shopping
• Social inclusion - to support when out in the community when the employer is using her mobility scooter or electric wheelchair
• To take employer to occasional outpatient appointments, therefore a car owner or driver (with business cover) is preferable - mileage will be paid (excluding commute)
• General household tasks, vacuuming, dusting, hanging washing out etc.
• Support with paperwork, reading letters, emails, some computer knowledge would be preferable - therefore, a good level of both reading and spoken English is desired
• Prompt with medication, ensure my medications has been taken
• 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.

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

The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.

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 / Support Worker

Job reference

DF11/09/CW2

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.