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Coventry

Female Personal Assistant

Coventry, CV3, West Midlands

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

Job reference COV17857CC1 Closes 3rd December 2026
Hourly rate £15.70
Hours 6
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience 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

I’m a friendly but shy 30-year-old lady who values my independence. I enjoy cooking and would like companionship and support to do things safely, without being taken over. I prefer not to be around cats or dogs.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

  • Bowling
  • Shopping
  • Swimming

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Previous caring experience is essential.
  • 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.

  • First Aid. PA must already hold the relevant qualification.