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Coventry

Personal Assistant

Walsgrave, CV2, Coventry, West Midlands

Job reference COV17873VT1 Closes 29th October 2026
Hourly rate £13.55
Hours 13 hours per week plus cover
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Essential

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday 5-7pm
Wednesday 4-7pm
Friday 5-7pm
Saturday 12-3pm
Sunday 12-3pm

About the employer

We are looking for a personal assistant to take out my brother who has a learning disability, into the community to do the activities that he enjoys like being outdoors. He enjoys trying new activities. We are looking for car driver and owner as there will be some travelling involved, mileage is covered.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

  • Playing x-box
  • Doesn't like crowded places

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • 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 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.
  • 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 essential.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.