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Wakefield

Female Personal Assistant

Flanshaw, WF2, Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humber

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Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this vacancy.

Job reference WAK16383EN12 Closes 30th November 2026
Hourly rate £13.01
Hours 12 hours
Contract type Permanent
Driving Driving licence preferred (not essential)
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday 8am to 9.30am and 12-1pm
Tuesday 8am to 9.30am and 12-1pm
Thursday 8am to 9.30am and 12-1pm
Friday 8am to 9.30am and 12-1pm
Saturday 8am to 9.30am and 12-1pm
Sunday 8am to 9.30am and 12-1pm

About the employer

Female PA wanted to assist a lady with cerebral palsy on mornings and lunchtimes. Weekends alternated with another worker. Car driver highly preferred.

Disability and health conditions

  • Mobility / Physical

Hobbies and interests

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Getting out and about

Other relevant information

  • The individual keeps pets in the home. Cat

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed and getting dressed.
  • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
  • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

The individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • Be able to work on own initiative.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.