Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T@ £17.52/hr in NR7 - FTE - £34.2K Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 75cc94a5 1Are you looking for an exciting role that is fun, diverse and rewarding? Despite my different health conditions, including autoimmune disorders, I am a 51-year-old lady with great sense of humor, and friendly disposition. These, among others, includes combined ADHD, PTSD, fibromyalgia, connective Tissue Disorder, diverticular disease, pancreatic insufficiency and Adrenal Insufficiency, which means I am dependent on steroids. This is considered a life threatening condition when I have an adrenal crisis. I have this condition since 2013 and an well versed in its management on crisis situations. I have constant pain and fatigue due to these health conditions. I also have mobility issues due to these conditions and further osteoarthritis and use a crutch indoors/outdoors when my hands, shoulders and/or neck do not flare up. I also use a power wheelchair either both indoors and when my lower body is in too much pain and for longer distances outdoors. I am a semi-retired health worker and work three afternoons a week from home, online from my sofa. I find that working gives me purpose and makes me feel part of our society. I used to have many hobbies, such as photography, building dollhouses, and quilting. However due to the deterioration of my health in 2025, I have not been able to do any of them for a couple of years. As a Personal Assistant, you must be enthusiastic about communicating with and supporting me in a person-centred manner. You will have a contract with me and be managed by me (not social services). I am looking for a personal assistant (FEMALE due to nature of personal care work) to complement the work of another personal assistant already in place. The position will be 3 morning to be confirmed at the interview the days depending on your availability and matching with the one from my current Personal Assistant. This will always include either Saturday or a Sunday and two days during the week too. The starting time for the position is 9.15am and lasts 2hours and 15 minutes and, if necessary, that will possibly include a morning lasting 4.5 hours. As part of this role, being able to cover the other Personal Assistant in case of sickness and/or holiday. We operate by notifying via a private WhatssApp group to which we all belong to and inform the other PA (s) of the need for cover first thing in the morning (before 8am) or if possible, the night before. We aim to recruit as well, someone that is solely available for cover, to help with these PA absences when they occur. Pay Rate £17.52 per hour The jobs entail: 1. Preparing breakfast and sorting medication for the day, 2. Existence of prior experience in carrying out personal care (shower and washing my hair/drying/(un)dressing/hair drying/ styling). 3. As I have several dietary restrictions, you would be preparing a hot meal with a "Hello Fresh" pack for lunch. This is easier, as it comes all labelled, and with a recipe that should be easy to follow. 4. You will also remind me to take my medication at lunch and prepare a protein shake for my dinner to be left in the fridge. 5. the 4,5 hours mornings may include driving my car which has the wheelchair to appointments in the community. 6. Occasionally there are might be an opportunity for you to undertake some extra shifts on some evenings that are offered to you to prepare my dinner and carry out my personal care hen my husband goes away either for work or to visit his ill father. These are around 5pm and last for 1.5hours. Again these are on a cover basis. Details: You MUST like dogs as I have two very friendly cocker spaniels. Working as part of a team is also essential. This is an employed position funded by Social Services, but managed by me in a contract with you. Communication using technology such as a Brighthr app (rota) on your phone, google calendar and a WhatsApp group is necessary for this job. I encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. I also welcome applications from people from all walks of life but with prior experience in care. An interview will take place at my home when convenient for both parties when a time is suggested; if not suitable, please suggest suitable times for you (Monday or Friday PM, if possible, as I do not work then). You will only be considered for an interview once you have answer these quick questions. 1. How long have you worked as a personal assistant/ carer? 2. What do you enjoy most in your caring job? 3. Tell me about a positive experience with dogs. 4. Tell me about your experience with cooking at home or elsewhere. 5. How would you describe your personality? 6. What could get in the way of you fulfilling your role? Thank you for answering these questions. I look forward to meeting you. Summary terms and conditions: -The rate of pay for this position is ££17.52 per hour. -Hours and times of work: 9.15am in the mornings (3 a week, including one day of the weekend) -Other duties will be discussed if/when deemed appropriate but everything that will be expected will be explained prior to acceptance of the position. -The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks. -Access to free training for employed workers. -If this job requires; Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemicals and/or Food Handling you will be required undertake annual training. The post is subject to the following: · A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer. · Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last line manager. · Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Catheterisation Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com