SD/AM1 Female Personal Assistant
Posting date: 14 May 2026
Salary: £13 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 13 June 2026
Location: Slaidburn, Clitheroe
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Lancashire Independent Living Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LILS/SD/AM1
Summary
A friendly, and outgoing Personal Assistant is required to support a woman living with MS in her own home and within the community. The client uses a mobility scooter and has access to a mobility car and is looking for someone kind, reliable, sensitive, and supportive, with a good sense of humour.
The role involves providing support with personal care on bad days, including assistance with showering, and on better days, support may simply involve being present to assist when needed. Duties also include domestic household tasks such as laundry, general tidy up, hoovering and changing bedding, as well as supporting the client to access the community for shopping, medical appointments and social outings such as going out for lunch.
The successful applicant must hold a full clean driving licence and be able to meet the insurance requirements to drive the client's mobility car. The client has a small dog, so this role would suit someone who is comfortable around dogs and enjoys animals. An enhanced DBS check will be required as another vulnerable adult lives in the home.
A rewarding opportunity for someone with a caring nature who values independence, companionship, and supporting someone to live an active and fulfilling life. This is a part‑time position for 13 hours per week to be worked flexibly with an hourly rate of £13 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and a workplace pension scheme.
Duties
* Provide personal care support on days when needed, including assistance with showering.
* Assist with domestic tasks such as laundry, general tidying, hoovering, and changing bedding.
* Support the client to access the community for shopping, medical appointments, and social outings (e.g., lunches).
* Assist with mobility equipment use and driving the mobility car, as required (driver must hold a full clean licence).
* Interact with a small dog in the home and maintain a comfortable environment for the client.
Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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