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Warwickshire

Personal Assistant

Leamington Spa, West Midlands

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Job reference 17879WARAC01 Closes 24th November 2026
Hourly rate 12.71
Hours 6.75
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Thursday 5pm - 8.30pm
Friday 4.30 - 7.45pm

About the employer

Are you a kind, patient and enthusiastic person looking for a rewarding role supporting a friendly young man in his local community? We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support a happy, fun-loving chap for a few hours twice a week. He is a caring and kind person with a great sense of humour who enjoys spending time with others and getting out and about. You will support him to enjoy activities he loves, including: Baking Shopping trips Gardening during the warmer months Visits to the cinema Colouring Accessing the local community and social activities What we're looking for A friendly, reliable and patient individual Someone who enjoys encouraging independence while providing reassurance and support Good awareness of safety when out in the community A positive attitude and good sense of humour Important information The young man has limited awareness of road safety, so supporting him safely when out in the community is an essential part of the role. He does not display behaviours such as running off, but close supervision and vigilance around roads and traffic are required. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference while sharing enjoyable activities with a genuinely warm and engaging person.

Disability and health conditions

  • Mobility / Physical
  • Cognitive / Learning
Cerebral Palsy

Hobbies and interests

  • Colouring
  • Watching TV
  • Walking

Other relevant information

  • Someone in the household is a smoker.

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.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

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.
  • Be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • 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.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.