Personal Assistant/ Support Worker 15hrs pw @ £12.40/hr in Frenchay BS16 - Bristol - BS16
Job Reference (09ff88d5)
Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Location: Frenchay, Bristol (BS16)
Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible working hours – to be agreed with the employer)
Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour
About the Role:
A Personal Assistant/Support Worker is required to support a 32-year-old woman who lives in the Frenchay area with her young son.
Duties Include:
Personal Care:
- Support for full body wash including hair and shorter wash routines (to be done in a respectful way to encourage the employer manage this independently)
Household Support:
- Cleaning, laundry, bed changing including supporting to manage pet hygiene for 2 cats
- Support with shopping (in-store or online), unpacking, and meal planning
- Batch cooking and supporting the employer to learn cooking together
Administrative Tasks:
- Support with budgeting, bills, and routine planning for the family.
Community Support:
- Support with community access, trips with the employer’s son, hydrotherapy sessions, and support planning for longer journeys to visit family
Working Schedule:
Morning support for washing will follow the school run
Afternoon tasks (e.g. cooking, cleaning, admin) will be agreed weekly with flexibility
Weekend hours may be used for community access depending on activities with the employer’s son.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will be:
- Kind, patient, and supportive with a strong understanding of person-centred care
- Reliable and punctual with good communication skills
- Willing to work collaboratively and adapt to the employer’s needs and energy levels
- Comfortable working in a home with pets (2 cats) and participating the planning of family activities/ routines
Desirable:
- Shared cultural background or lived experience that the employer and her son can relate to
- Preference for female PA for support with personal care
- Experience with chronic pain, disability, or family support work
- Basic cooking skills and willingness to support cooking as a shared activity
Essential:
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
References required
Driving:
A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
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