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West Yorkshire

Personal Assistant

Wakefield WF1, Yorkshire and Humber

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Job reference WAK17892EN1 Closes 6th January 2027
Hourly rate £13.01
Hours 2
Contract type Permanent
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:

Saturday
Sunday

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

About the employer

PA wanted to assist a girl with suspected autism and severe OCD with accessing the community and activities.

Disability and health conditions

  • Mental Health
Anxiety and OCD, suspected Autism and ADHD

Hobbies and interests

  • Dance and music
  • Computer games
  • Arts and crafts

Other relevant information

  • The individual keeps pets in the home. 1 small dog

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.