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Personal Assistant

Job Reference: 16423


Expiry Date: 18th January 2025

Location: Lydney , South West
Hourly Rate of pay: £11.50
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 14
Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

When you are Required


Specific days/times required:
• Wednesday, 8am to 5pm
• Friday, 5pm to 10pm

About the Employer



Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Vision • Cognitive / Learning

Cerebral palsy






Other relevant information
2 dogs.

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, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.


The individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, 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.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To 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.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer.

Does this position interest you?

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

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