[ref. j18339418] Personal Assistant (PA) – Part-Time Role - Leeds
Personal Assistant (PA) – Part-Time Role
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 9ac77a5b
Make a difference in someone’s life while building a rewarding career!We are looking for kind, patient, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Personal Assistants (PAs) to support our amazing 30-year-old daughter, Laurie. Laurie is a full-time wheelchair user who thrives on meaningful connections, engaging activities, and a person-cantered approach to care.This is a part-time role, with flexible shift options and opportunities for additional hours, including weekends.
What You’ll Be DoingAs Laurie’s Personal Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in her daily life by: ✔ Providing respectful personal care, supporting her with hygiene, dressing, and daily routines
✔ Encouraging independence, helping Laurie make choices and take part in activities she enjoys✔ Supporting her mobility, including safe moving and handling, guided by her physiotherapy plan
✔ Enhancing communication, using a total communication approach (objects of reference, Makaton, body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, posture, and Widget symbols)✔ Following specialist guidance from Speech and Language Therapists (SLT), Physiotherapists, and other professionals to ensure the best support
✔ Bringing fun and companionship, whether at home or at the Arts & Crafts Centre
✔ Creating a calm, safe environment, recognising and responding to Laurie’s cues and sensory needs
What Makes You a Great Fit?Laurie thrives with people who are: ✨ Patient & Understanding – You allow her to engage at her own pace
✨ Warm & Encouraging – You celebrate her individuality and abilities✨ Flexible & Creative – You adapt activities to suit her interests and sensory preferences
✨ Calm & Supportive – You create a reassuring presence and avoid overstimulation
✨ Reliable & Consistent – You build trust through stable, dependable support
✨ Good Communicators – You use SLT-recommended strategies to support her interaction and understanding
✨ Physically Capable – You can assist with mobility, transfers, and following physiotherapy guidance
✨ Willing to Learn – You’re open to training and growing in the roleJob Details & Pay
- Positions Available: 2x Female PAs (18 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours)
- Shift Options: Choose two 9-hour shifts from the schedule below:
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Hourly Pay:
- Weekdays: £12.40 (gross) per hour
- Weekends: £15.44 (gross) per hourWhy Join Us?✔ A rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference
✔ Training and ongoing support provided
✔ A warm, supportive work environment✔ Opportunities to take on additional hoursHow to ApplyIf you’re compassionate, reliable, and excited about supporting Laurie to live her best life, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Services- Personal Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com