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Coventry

Personal Assistant

Woodend, CV2, Coventry, West Midlands

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Job reference COV17805VT1 Closes 18th November 2026
Hourly rate £14.30
Hours 12 hrs per week
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

My 20 year old son is a bright, chatty, friendly young man, he does not have any behavioural issues and is a joy to be around. He enjoys going out in the car for drives, visits to museums, small coffee shops and to see family. We are looking for a personal assistant that can drive either employers manual Motability vehicle or have access to their own vehicle. Your role will be to access activities and engage in conversations and games.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

  • Lego
  • Marvel Superheroes
  • Classic Cars

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • 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.
  • 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.