34 Jobs found

An opportunity has arisen to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.I am looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to provide essential support to a client with various needs. The successful candidate will assist with tasks such as shopping, scheduling, medication management, apartment organization, and transportation using a Motability vehicle. Previous care experience is preferred, and a caring and understanding approach is essential to excel in this role. This is a supportive work environment focused on personal and professional growth.- Full, clean valid UK driver's license and a reliable vehicle.- Previous experience in care or a similar role is highly desirable.- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.- Effective communication skills and a comp...

Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS)Independent Living Advisors (ILA’s) – Direct Payments/Self-Directed SupportFull time & Part time hours available, up to 35 hours.An exciting opportunity has arisen, for the right people, to join our existing team as part of the Lancashire Independent Living Advice Service (LILS).LILS is part of a consortium between Disability Equality NW and Disability Positive (formerly Cheshire Centre for Independent Living) providing information, advice and payroll services across Lancashire for those who have chosen to manage their own care using a personal budget from Lancashire County Council.You will be responsible for providing initial set up and on-going information, advice and support – often in clients’ homes and over the telephone – to enable people i...

To assist an active elderly lady within her own home and local community.Support required with: Light domestic tasks, shopping, accessing the community for social and leisure activities.Car driver essential with access to own vehicle.Must have a recent, clear enhanced DBSMust provide evidence of current liability insurance, UTR number and be able to provide regular invoices.Payments will be made electronically.Please e-mail your service information and rates along with contact details to: lils@disability-equality.org.ukQuote employer ref: LILS/KF/AB...

Personal Assistant/Support worker – Preston Area – LILS/EM/ATI’m a lady who has ME, Fibromyalgia and long Covid. Therefore, my mental and physical energy levels are affected on a daily/weekly basis.I am seeking a PA who can drive and manage the physical requirements of folding and lifting my wheelchair or scooter into the car.I need support with tasks such as:• Occasionally helping to get dressed and just keeping an ear out whilst bathing in case of falls. • Domestic duties, batch cooking, shopping, cleaning, gardening and accompanying me on days out and to medical appointments from time to time.• In addition, I need support with daily living needs and I enjoy company and conversation. I have some dietary restrictions which will be discussed at interview.• Support getting out in my local a...

An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a lady who is registered blind within her own home and within the local community.As a Personal Assistant your duties will include supporting with some small aspects personal care, shopping and domestic support including filing sensitive paperwork.We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with a full clean license is required and you must have access to your own vehicle, as car driving will be required. This is also a non-smoking environmentThis is a part time position for 7.75 ho...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a gentleman in his own home and within the local community.As a Personal Assistant your duties will include supporting with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, meal prep and domestic support. Experience in using a hoist would be preferred. We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a part time position for 22 hours per week and includes flexible working plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave.Rate of Pay = £12.00 per hour For further information and duties, please ...

Our client is looking for a caring individual who has great people skills & a passion for supporting others.The role is to support a gentleman to remain independent within his own home.He requires support to organise his living environment and with changing leg dressings occasionally.Car driver is not essential.Must provide evidence of liability insurance, UTR number and provide regular invoices, payment will be made electronically.Please e mail your service information and rates along with contact details to:lils@disability-equality.org.uk quoting Reference: LILS/EM/BW...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 female Personal Assistants to provide support to a lady who is a wheelchair user with daily living and to access the local community. No lifting will be required for this person.There are two positions available for support. One person is required in the morning and one in the evening.Morning support includes support with getting up, dressed and to be around when in the shower. Support will also include possible meal preparation and domestic support such as light cleaning. Support with paperwork and ordering anything online when required. No toileting needs required.Plus further hours available for outings if wanted including support including getting in and out of a specialised wheelchair accessible hatchback car when necessary, going shopping and ...

To support a young man to access the community. Somebody interested in the outdoors would be ideal.This post is for 10hours per week. Will need to drop off + pick up 2 days per week from Leyland to Rufford then other 6hours to be worked flexibly ideally cover 1 more full day out.5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement | Rate of pay: £11.75 per hourDuties include:Support to access the community, activities and hobbies.Car driver essential.Must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check. .Quote employer ref: LILS/EM/CWTel: 01772 558863Or email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a personal assistant in the Preston area. Our client is looking for a mature, caring individual who has great people skills & a passion to support others.The role is to support a female adult in her own home with a view to enabling greater independence and confidence. Experience of supporting individuals who have complex needs & disabilities is essential. Duties will include;Light domestic tasks, support with shopping to include preparing and cooking meals, admin support such as opening mail, collecting prescriptions and joint telephone calls with various services. Our client is looking for an individual who likes a challenge. There is a requirement to work flexibly. Car driver with business insurance is essential. Further details to be discussed at i...

An opportunity has arisen for 2 x Personal Assistants to provide support to a lady within her own home to remain independent. Our client is interested in in going to the theatre, creative writing, and illustration so somebody with similar interests would be ideal.As a Personal Assistant, your duties will include:• Domestic – including tidying and opening/filing mail.• Implementing routines and initiating tasks such as eating, drinking, booking, and getting to appointments and encouragement to help stay on task.• Shopping – including meal planning, shopping, and budgeting.• Social support – to include developing social skills, building relationships and accompanying to/from activities.We are looking for caring, proactive, and motivated individuals with a passion for supporting others.Previo...

Our client is looking for a reliable, caring and friendly personal assistant to support him to remain independent at home. He has complex needs and his needs can fluctuate daily.He would need support with all aspects of personal care, taking medication and most importantly getting out in the community. This could be anything from a local walk to shopping or possibly attending support groups locally. The ideal candidate will have experience with different dementia’s and Parkinson’s Disease but this is not essential.Hours available: up to 44.5 per week during term time with flexibility to offer overtime at the weekends and during school holidays. Ideally would like 2 applicants to split the hours equally but any hours can be offered so please get in touch.Hours needing to be covered are Mond...

We are looking to employ a personal assistant to support a young adult with a learning disability and deafness, to accompany her in all her social activities.• Supporting her to attend a social evening on a Wednesday.• Trips to the zoo• Picnics in the park• Swimming• CinemaShe is looking for someone with lots of energy, who is active, with plenty of enthusiasm, and someone who can keep up with her.Knowing sign language and/or Makaton would be desirable, Ideally, applicants will have knowledge/experience of learning disabilities and hearing loss, although training is provided.Rate of pay: £ 13.00 per hour.Hours: 4-8 hours per week.For more information, and to request an application pack:Quote employer ref: LILS/RK/TLDTel: 01772 558863-option 1Or email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk...

****Hourly Rate increased to £11.44 and minimum of 15 hours per week****An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to join a team providing support to a disabled gentleman within his own home and within the local community.As a Personal Assistant your duties will include supporting with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, domestic support, and mobility.We are looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with a full clean license is preferred but not essential.This is a part time position for a minimum of 15 hours per week with an hourly ...

We are looking for the right people to join a team of female SELF-EMPLOYED CARERS, with experience, to work with a pleasant, young lady, with physical disability due to spinal injury, to help her live independently in her own home.There are various shifts to cover 24 hours a day to be worked over 7 days. These hours are double-ups, can be flexible to suit carers other work. There will be at least two full-time positions available for the right people! Duties will include personal care, and accompanying on social activities, and appointments. Would suit a local person, and a driver with access to own transport. You must have up to date DBS. You must provide evidence of liability insurance and provide regular invoices; payment will be made electronically. Please email your service informatio...

We are looking for Personal Assistants to join an established team providing support to two gentlemen, within their own home and within the local community.Your duties will include supporting with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, prompts with some assistance, and domestic support.We are looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others, in accordance with their support plans.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with a full clean license is required, with access to a vehicle with business class insurance.We have 4 part time positions for 24 hours per week (worked as a 24-hour shift: 1...

Personal Assistant required in the Preston area – City CentreTo support a gentleman to remain independent in his own home and within the local community.5 hours per week | 5.6 weeks' annual leave entitlement | Rate of pay: £11.44.Main duties are: Personal care including washing, dressing and assistance with continence. Meal preparation. Medication management. Driver with car would be an advantage. Experience of working within care is desirable – but someone who is of a caring nature is more important.Must be willing to undertake DBS check if required (the cost of which will be covered by the employer).Quote employer ref: LILS/RK/DPTel: 01772 558863 OPTION 1Or email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk...

Personal assistant required to support a disabled gentleman to remain independent within his own home and the local community.Hours of work: 14 Hours per weekRate of pay: £11.44 per hour; expenses will be paid5.6 weeks’ holiday per year pro rata.Main duties are to provide domestic support, social support, outreach work within the local community. Experience or knowledge of working within care preferred.Full UK driving license required and must be car owner/driver. Must be willing to undertake DBS check (the cost of which will be covered by the employer).Employer ref: LILS/RK/NBFor an application form please contact Lancashire Independent living service quoting the above reference: Tel: 01772 558863 option 1;OR Email: lils@disability-equality.org.ukPermitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the ...

Personal Assistant- Leyland areaWe are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young man to access his local community.Your duties will include support to access the local community and provide social support. You will assist to accompany to coffee shops, bowling, cinema, pub lunches, shopping, and days out. You will need to support with road safety and awareness. You will need to encourage and motivate the person.We are looking for a patient and motivated individual with a positive attitude and good work ethic.Previous experience is not required. You must be a car driver with your own vehicle. You also need a full, clean licence. This position is for 12-24 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £11.44, plus 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata).For further information and dut...

Are you looking for a role as a Personal Assistant? We are looking for someone to provide support for a young man within his own home and within the localcommunity.Your duties will include supporting with all aspects of his daily life, includingsupporting with toileting needs, tidying up, preparing his snacks and meals,providing companionship, ensuring his safety at home and whilst out andabout.We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with apassion for supporting others to live their best life.Previous experience of working with autism and learning difficulties isdesirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic isessential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A driver with a full clean license is required, as there w...

Personal Assistant required: Preston areaPersonal assistant required to support a 35-year-old man with autismHours of work: 21 hours per week following a successful probationary period.Rate of pay: £11.44 per hour, plus mileage 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year pro rata.Main duties are to provide support with social activities such as trips to the gymExperience or knowledge of working within care preferred.Full UK driving license required and must be car owner. Must be willing to undertake DBS check (the cost of which will be covered by the employer).Employer ref: LILS/RK/RAFor an application form please contact Lancashire Independent Living Service quoting the above reference: Tel: 01772 558863; option 1OR Email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk...

Female Personal Assistant – Great EcclestonDo you want to make a difference?An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to support a 37-year-old disabled woman living with MS and Arthritis, to remain independent at home. We are looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others. A driver with access to own vehicle is desirable.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skillsThis is a part time position for 24 hours per week (possible job share) with an hourly rate of £11.44, plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and workplace pension.For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.Q...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team of personal assistants to provide support to a young 18-year-old man with cerebral palsy, living in the family home.Various hours are available to cover evenings and weekends during term time; and days, evenings, and weekends during college holidays.We are looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated individuals with a passion for supporting others, ideally someone with a good sense of humour and someone who is down to earth. Someone willing to support with all aspects of care. Ideally these people will be reliable, consistent, and fun!Previous experience is desirable; however full training will be provided. A positive attitude and good work ethic is also essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a 53-year-old woman, living with M.E. and another health condition within the family home and within the local community. Your duties will include supporting with tasks within the home and accessing the community.We are looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others, ideally someone with an interest in cooking, following recipes from the cookbooks that the employer owns. Someone with a good sense of humour and someone who is down to earth. Someone willing to attend social activities. Previous experience is desirable, however full training will be provided. A positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interperson...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a disabled woman within her own home and within the local community.Duties will include supporting with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, domestic support, mobility and social activities.We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with a full clean license, and access to vehicle with business class insurance is desirable.This is a part time position for 8.5 hours per week with an hourly rate of £11.44 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and workplace pension ...

To assist a Family:- mother and baby in her own home and local community.Support required: Help with meal preparation, preparing food, cooking. Must be confident with cooking and preparing meals from scratch.Must have driving license with insurance, car preferred but not essential as car can be provided. General household duties, washing, making bed, light housework.Tasks include, weekly trips to Supermarket, days out and other routine trips. Must have:- *Experience in infant and child care necessary.*Medical experience preferred but not essential.*First Aid advantageous!.*Up to date DBS or be willing to undertake one.*Flexible with hours and available for occasional over time.Help required with paperwork and forms due to Dyslexia/ Dyscalculia. Interviews to be held online via video call.£...

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a13 year old boy with autism within his own home and within the local community.He is a unique, complex, wonderfully friendly, and loving child. He is naturally inquisitive about people, behaviours, and communication. He forms strong bonds with individuals he trusts.As a Personal Assistant your duties will include supporting with all aspects of socialising including domestic support and friendship. Duties will include spending time with our special child at home, he loves his role playing/re-enacting his school day activities, some baking, going a bike ride and swimming. He has a dog phobia so some outdoor activities may be restricted.We are looking for a caring, gentle-natured, proactive and motivated indivi...

Personal Assistant to Musician/Artist (LILS/RK/OC) PrestonRate of pay: £ 11.44 per hour. Flexible part time work, up to 10 hours per week. We are looking to employ weekly assistant/s to work flexible days/hours to be agreed, but will include some evening and weekends:Ideally starting at £11.44 ph for an initial 3-month period.The person requiring assistance is a disabled musician and artist living in Preston. He has autism and limited mobility. He works freelance as a musician and as an accessible music practitioner, linking with other arts organisations in the North West. The work would include supporting him in working on his practice at home, but also travelling to different venues for gigs, when he works with community arts organisations, or working with schools as an accessible music ...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young man within his family home and within the local community.Your duties will mainly involve providing company, social stimulation and entertainment, during a period of respite for his parents. Some assistance with personal care is also necessary.We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A full, clean driving license would make access to a vehicle possible- though driving is not essential. Accompanying on walks (with wheelchair) and on visits to library / shops / cinema etc w...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a personal assistant to provide support to a young 20-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, living in the family home.18 hours are available to cover evenings and weekends.We are looking for a caring, proactive, and a motivated individual with a passion for supporting others, ideally someone with a good sense of humour and someone who is down to earth. Someone willing to support with all aspects of care. Ideally these people will be reliable, consistent, and work in a person centred way.Previous experience is desirable; however full training will be provided. A positive attitude and good work ethic is also essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with a full clean license is required with insurance f...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Female Personal Assistants to provide support to a couple within their own home and within the local community.As a Personal Assistant, your duties will include supporting with some aspects of personal care, moving and handling, domestic support amongst other duties. We are looking for caring, proactive, reliable and motivated individuals with a passion for supporting others.Previous experience is highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be flexible enough to be able to provide cover for annual leave and or sickness if required. A driver with a full clean license is desirable.Post 1- 20 hours per week, ...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Self Employed Personal Assistant to provide support to a lovely outgoing 69-year-old male.This gentleman’s family support him day to day and he can presently manage his own personal care needs. Your role as a Personal Assistant will help him get out and about in the community, accessing appointments and engaging with social activities. You will also be required to provide some support with domestic duties in the home such as cooking and cleaning.We are looking for an open, caring and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others. You should work in partnership with the gentleman and his family, understanding his needs and respecting his independence. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude, willingness...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a gentleman who suffers from Renal Thrombosis and Organic Amnesia within his own home and within the local community.As a Personal Assistant your duties will include supporting with all aspects of daily life, including shopping, domestic household support and meal preparation.We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A driver with a full clean license is required.This position is for 34 hours per week with an hourly rate of £12 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and workplace pensio...

Young, adult male with Autism requires support to access the community, socialise and participate in voluntary work. No personal care is involved just reassurance and a positive attitude.The ideal candidate could be male or female and needs to be caring, fun and have a great sense of humour. Previous experience of adults with Autism would be beneficial but not essential. You will need a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive the car provided when necessary (or use your own car with expenses provided)Hours can be varied and flexible to suit mutual needs but will generally be 4-hour shifts covering either dinner or teatime. Longer shifts will be required for full days out which will be mutually agreed upon. 10 to 20 hours per week, are available which could be fitted around child...