Personal Assistant: One 2 One Support
Location: Accrington area | Manual Driving Licence Required
About the Role
Are you calm, understanding, and composed with a soft-spoken nature, seeking a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
We are looking for a caring, patient and reliable person of a similar age to assist a bright, articulate, and cheerful man in his 30s with a complex physical disability, and uses a powered wheelchair for mobility.
This is a perfect opportunity for mothers seeking flexible shifts that seamlessly align with childcare commitments, within nursery and school hours, ensuring a balanced approach to work and family life.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote independence and build confidence
- Establish a steady routine to maintain stability and reliability
- Transport the service user in a specially adapted vehicle
- Accompany the service user to essential medical appointments
Flexible Schedules to Choose From
Schedule One (16 hrs/week)
- Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00 AM - 15:00 PM
- Sundays: 13:00 PM - 20:00 PM (only two shifts per month)
Schedule Two (18 hrs/week)
- Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00 AM - 16:00 PM
- Sundays: 13:00 PM - 20:00 (only two shifts per week)
The employer is committed to providing flexible shift arrangements, tailored to the successful candidate while ensuring the service user’s needs are fully met.
Your Daily Tasks Will Include
- Safely transport the service user in a specially adapted automatic vehicle
- Provide personal care, including toileting, bathing, and dressing
- Assist with household tasks and errands
- Accompany the service user on daily outings and exciting adventures
Daily Outings and Adventures Include
- Scenic drives, coastal walks, and local seaside towns
- Cafes and home garden centres
- Outdoor attractions and family entertainment shows
- Museums and zoo visits
- Shopping Centres and more
Who We’re Looking For
- A calm, professional individual with strong organisational skills
- A passionate driver committed to ensuring safe journeys
- Must be 25+ for the vehicle insurance cover provided
- Physically fit and used to being active on your feet for daily routines
- In good health with overall physical well-being
- Reliable, dedicated, and confident in decision-making
What We Offer
- Recognition for your efforts - you’ll be truly valued, not just counted
- Comprehensive training provided by the (employer)
- DBS check, provided by the (employer)
- Minimal weekend shifts—only two per month!
Work Environment
The duties will take place in a calm, peaceful, and safe home setting, where the service user lives with his mother. His main carer provides her assistance at different times, ensuring continuity of care.
Fast application process and immediate start for the successful candidate.
Applicants must live within 15 miles of Accrington, including areas such as Blackburn and Rossendale.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 18 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Physical Setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
Work days:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Which schedule do you prefer - schedule 1 or schedule 2?
Experience:
- Driving: 3 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Clean UK Driving Licence? (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road