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Lincolnshire

Personal Assistant

Nettleham, Lincoln, East Midlands

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Job reference LIN17841AHa1 Closes 17th November 2026
Hourly rate £16.00 Weekdays, £17.00 Weekends
Hours Average 8hr (9hr one week, 7hr the next)
Contract type Permanent
Minimum age 18 and over
Driving Driving licence preferred (not 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 1hr AM and 1hr PM
Thursday 1hr AM and 1hr PM
Friday 1hr PM (alternate weeks)
Saturday 1hr AM (alternate weeks), 1hr PM
Sunday 1hr AM and 1hr PM

About the employer

I am a 75 year old gentleman, but young at heart, I love music, my family, socialising and having a good laugh. I am interested in trains and model trains. I was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2015. However, I don't let this stop me, but now need a little bit more support to enable to live independently. I currently have a Personal Assistant but looking for another Part-time Personal Assistant to join my team. My Senior Personal Assistant will carry out an induction and main tasks. I am looking for companionship, help me with my medication, warming up meals and supporting basic household tasks. I am unable to drive, so it would be a bonus if you can drive as I like to get out and about or maybe I've just ran out of milk. So if you are kind, compassionate and like to have a laugh, please do apply. I look forward to reading about all about you when you apply....

Disability and health conditions

  • Mobility / Physical
  • Mental Health
  • Invisible
Parkinsons, High, Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes.

Hobbies and interests

  • Community Involvement
  • Going out for Breakfast and a lot of socialising especially around music from 1950's to 1980s.
  • I have an interest in trains and model trains.

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 and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
Follow already existing Support Plans - Making sure I am comfortable. Companionship with good conversation and laughter. I have a great sense of humour. Making sure I have adequate drinks and snacks.
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.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

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 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.
  • Have a lively personality.
A basic understanding of Parkinson's, however training will be offered. Good sense of humour. Good conversation. Listening skills.

Required training

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

  • Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
  • First Aid. PA must already hold the relevant qualification.
Basic Understanding of Parkinson's and Type 2 Diabeties. Training and full induction be carried out by Senior Personal Assistant and Care Certificate offered for any one new to Health and Social Care.