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Lincolnshire

Personal Assistant

Lincoln LN6, East Midlands

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Job reference LIN16722LT1 Closes 11th November 2026
Hourly rate £15.00 per hour
Hours 33 hours
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday 10am to 5pm
Tuesday 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 10am to 2pm
Thursday 10am to 5pm
Friday 10am to 5pm

About the employer

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the young man both at home and in the community. The role is about helping the young man take part in everyday adult life and providing the support he needs to do things that many people would manage independently. The successful applicant will work alongside him, encouraging his involvement and promoting his independence wherever possible. The role is not simply about caring for the young man. It is about supporting him to live a full, active and rewarding life while participating in the everyday activities and responsibilities that are part of being an adult member of a household. We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a friendly young man with learning disabilities who lives with his family near Lincoln. He enjoys an active lifestyle and loves getting out and about in the community. His interests include: • Swimming and hydrotherapy sessions • Going to the gym • Train journeys and sightseeing trips • Dr Who • Music and DVDs • Shopping • Cafés and meals out • Day trips and exploring new places • Amusement arcades • Walks in the local area He enjoys spending time with positive, chatty people who have a good sense of humour. He thrives on routine, reassurance and clear communication and values kindness, patience and consistency.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

  • Music, Trains and Sightseeing
  • Dr Who and Hydro pool and gym
  • Day trips out

Other relevant information

  • The individual has allergies. dairy
  • The individual keeps pets in the home. 1 medium size dog

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.
  • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in 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 and car owner – must have business insurance.

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.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.
to motivate the gentleman to take part in chosen activities

Required training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

  • First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.