Personal Assistant for Disabled Woman P/T £12.40/hr in Hanham
Employer:
UKCIL
Location:
Bristol, BS5
Pay:
Salary not specified.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
10 hours per week. 3 hrs Tuesday (6pm to 9pm), 4hrs Thursday (5pm to 9pm) and 3hrs Saturdays (9am to 12pm)
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
16/02/2026
About this job
Personal Assistant for Disabled Woman P/T £12.40/hr in Hanham Apply at UKCIL.com.
Reference: 0001e620 Personal Assistant for Disabled Woman in Hanham My client L has a visual impairment (totally blind). She is new to the area and wants to attend more social opportunities in the area to form more relationships in the community.
L has lots of interests, including singing in a Choir and likes walking, hiking and playing Showdown.
She would like to go to the gym.
Main Duties
* Support with developing her confidence in the community, particularly accessing public transport and getting to know the area.
* Support to find and join new social opportunities and activities of interest (particularly building up fitness: attending park-runs/going on nature walks/hikes).
* Support to attend the gym, starting once a week.
* Support to develop systems to manage household maintenance, e.g. keeping property in good condition (checking for any dust/build-up), to be able to lead an independent role in this area.
* Support with shopping, e.g. weekly food shop and purchasing new items of clothing (“confidence in choosing items that suit my style”).
Essential Criteria
* Experience of working with a person with visual impairment
* Non-smoker
* Must have use of own vehicle
* Strong English communication skills are essential for this role
Desirable Criteria
* Someone who is interested in make-up and fashion.
* Keen to explore the outdoors.
* An openness and awareness of cultural and religious differences.
Personal Qualities & Attributes Required
* Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
* Excellent timekeeping.
* Some previous PA experience would be advantageous but not essential.
* Good communication and social skills.
* To respect confidentiality and privacy.
Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time). Start Date: ASAP. Additional Information: Appointment will be subject to a DBS check, funded by the employer.
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