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Personal Assistant

Upton, Pontefract, WF9, Yorkshire and Humber

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Job reference WAK17686TB1 Closes 2nd November 2026
Hourly rate £13.01 per hour
Hours 2 hours term time, 5 hours non-term time plus cover
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

Bubbly young lady, about to turn 18, who is looking for a PA to take her out and have fun with. Must be a car driver and have business insurance. Ideally looking for someone flexible as will be working as part of a team and will hopefully be available to cover sickness/annual leave for the other PA. Ideally would like all hours covered in the week, not at weekends except occasionally. Ideally looking for someone willing to take her swimming. Must be confident as young lady has limited sense of danger, such as getting out of the car when inappropriate. Young lady is pre-verbal but can answer yes and no simple questions.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Invisible

Other relevant information

  • The individual has allergies. Lactose - does not eat solids
  • The individual keeps pets in the home. Dogs and cats, all friendly

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 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.

Required training

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

  • Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
  • Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer.