Personal Assistant (PA) – Part-Time Role - Leeds - LS26
Job 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 Doing
As 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 role
Job 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 hour
Why 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 hours
How to Apply
If you’re compassionate, reliable, and excited about supporting Laurie to live her best life, we’d love to hear from you!
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep