As a Personal assistant working directly for the cared for person, you'll play a key role in helping someone live comfortably, safely, and with dignity in their own home. Your support will make a real difference to their everyday wellbeing and independence.
Responsibilities
* Providing respectful personal care, such as assistance with washing, dressing, oral care, showering, and toileting.
* Creating a safe and comfortable environment by helping with light household tasks, particularly keeping the area around the bed clear, organised, and within easy reach.
* Supporting comfort and wellbeing, including help with treatments and preparing hot water bottles for pain relief.
* Encouraging independence and enjoyment by supporting the client to spend quality time outside the home, including helping them dress appropriately for the weather.
* Sharing in meaningful activities and hobbies such as gardening and feeding the birds.
* Accompanying the client on local outings to wheelchair-accessible locations, with opportunities to travel further as confidence and safety allow.
* Responding flexibly to reasonable requests, adapting support to meet the client’s changing needs.
What We’re Looking For
* Compassionate and respectful, with a strong sense of empathy and dignity for others.
* Patient and understanding, especially when supporting someone with daily personal care.
* Dependable and trustworthy, able to work one-to-one and follow guidance carefully.
* Friendly and positive, enjoying conversation and helping someone feel comfortable and valued.
* Observant and safety-aware, able to notice changes and keep the environment safe.
* Flexible and willing to adapt to the client’s needs as they change.
* Happy to support both practical tasks and social activities, including outings and hobbies.
Experience in care is helpful but not essential – a caring attitude, good communication, and a willingness to learn are just as important.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. It will incur no cost to the applicant.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
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