Location: Leigh / Lowton, WN7
Job Type: Permanent – 36 hours per week
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Shift & Schedule: Day shifts across a maximum of 4 days per week, including some weekends
Typical Shifts: 8:00am–4:00pm / 8:00am–6:00pm
Driver: Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker to join a small, established team supporting a 39-year-old woman in her own home and out in the community.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting someone with epilepsy, sensory needs and non-verbal communication to live an active, fulfilling and independent life.
Our client has a real passion for art, poetry, yoga, museums, galleries, National Trust visits, nature walks, swimming, the gym, theatre, cinema and trips away. We are therefore looking for someone energetic, engaging and genuinely interested in building a long-term relationship with her.
For this role, personality and compatibility are just as important as previous care experience.
Salary & Benefits:
£14.50 per hour
Permanent 36-hour contract
5.6 weeks annual leave
Fortnightly pay
Maximum 4 working days per week
Rota provided approximately one month in advance
Full client-specific training provided
Client vehicle provided for community activities
Activity and entry costs covered while supporting the client
Join an incredibly stable PA team, with several members having supported the client for over 10 years
Varied role with regular activities, days out and new experiencesClient & Role:
Supporting a 39-year-old woman with epilepsy and sensory needs
Supporting communication through typing and other communication aids
Personal care including showering and toileting
Medication administration
Recognising and responding to the client's individual seizure presentation
Supporting safe food preparation and mealtimes
Community support is provided on a 2:1 basis
Encouraging an active lifestyle and meaningful activities
Driving the client's manual Ford Kuga when accessing the community
Working alongside an experienced and long-standing PA team
No hoisting required – the client is fully mobile
Day shifts initially, with the possibility of some night support in the future once fully trained and confidentSuccessful Applicant:
Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker required
Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential
Calm, patient and confident under pressure
Active and comfortable walking for extended periods
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable providing personal care and medication support
Reliable and genuinely looking for a long-term permanent role
Able to work some weekends as part of the rota
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Previous experience in care, epilepsy or complex care is desirable but not essential for the right person
Willing to learn – full in-house training is provided around epilepsy, communication and sensory needsThis is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants more than a traditional care role. No two days are exactly the same, and the successful PA will have the opportunity to build a genuine relationship with the client while supporting her to enjoy new experiences, remain active and get the most from everyday life.
Apply today if you're compassionate, energetic and looking for a rewarding long-term role where your personality and approach can make a genuine difference
Salary description
£14.50 - £14.50 per hour