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Wakefield

Male Personal Assistant

Wakefield, WF1 (near Normanton), Yorkshire and Humber

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

Job reference WAK17767TB3 Closes 9th December 2026
Hourly rate £13.01 per hour
Hours 6
Contract type Permanent
Minimum age 18 and over
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

Young man with cognitive injury, looking for someone similarly young to take him to recreational activities such as the gym. Cortical blindness which fluctuates but can lead to blindness. Can see colours and shapes but with some difficulty, such as tripping. Finds it difficult to hold things due to Ataxia. Loves his dog and enjoys walking his dog but cannot do this alone.

Disability and health conditions

  • Acquired Brain Injury

Hobbies and interests

  • Going for walks with the dog
  • Boxing
  • Eating out

Other relevant information

  • The individual has allergies. Dust mites and cat hair
  • The individual keeps pets in the home. One dog, friendly but jumps

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 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.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over for this role.
  • You will be required to administer medication.

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.

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.