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Coventry

Personal Assistant

Coventry, CV6, West Midlands

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Job reference COV17890EM1 Closes 8th December 2026
Hourly rate £15.50
Hours 3
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:

Saturday

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

I am looking for a PA to support my son with accessing the community and pursue his interests. My son has Cerebral Palsy and PRS that sometimes makes his speech difficult to understand therefore a patient and understanding PA is essential. My son uses a manual wheelchair and also has access to a walker. Car driver and owner is essential for this role

Disability and health conditions

  • Mobility / Physical
  • Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

  • Going to the cinema
  • Listening to music
  • Swimming

Other relevant information

  • The individual has allergies. Lactose Intolerant

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 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 essential.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer.