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Personal Assistant

Pontefract, WF8, Yorkshire and Humber

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Job reference WAK17743LS2 Closes 2nd November 2026
Hourly rate £13.01
Hours 3 hours to start building up to 10 hours per week
Contract type Permanent
Driving Driving licence essential
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Wednesday 9:15am - 10:45am, 2:15pm - 3:45pm

About the employer

Sarah is a lovely young woman with down syndrome. She enjoys interacting with peers in creative activities. She also enjoys going to cafes for a change of a scene. Initially looking for someone to take her to a group on a Wednesday and bring her home (not staying with her), with a view to building up to 10 hours a week. This would be driving the family car so a clean driving licence is necessary. Sarah is not a fan of change, hence the need to build up slowly. In need of building some independence. Can be quite reserved at first.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Invisible

Hobbies and interests

  • Dancing
  • Acting
  • Cafes

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • 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

A full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle.

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.