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Personal Assistant (PA) – Part-Time Role

Job details
Posting date: 06 February 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 08 April 2025
Location: Leeds, LS26
Remote working: On-site only
Company: UKCIL
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 9ac77a5b

Summary

Personal Assistant (PA) – Part-Time Role


Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 9ac77a5b


Make a difference in someone’s life while building a rewarding career!We are looking for kind, patient, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Personal Assistants (PAs) to support our amazing 30-year-old daughter, Laurie. Laurie is a full-time wheelchair user who thrives on meaningful connections, engaging activities, and a person-cantered approach to care.This is a part-time role, with flexible shift options and opportunities for additional hours, including weekends.

What You’ll Be DoingAs Laurie’s Personal Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in her daily life by:
✔ Providing respectful personal care, supporting her with hygiene, dressing, and daily routines
✔ Encouraging independence, helping Laurie make choices and take part in activities she enjoys
✔ Supporting her mobility, including safe moving and handling, guided by her physiotherapy plan
✔ Enhancing communication, using a total communication approach (objects of reference, Makaton, body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, posture, and Widget symbols)
✔ Following specialist guidance from Speech and Language Therapists (SLT), Physiotherapists, and other professionals to ensure the best support
✔ Bringing fun and companionship, whether at home or at the Arts & Crafts Centre
✔ Creating a calm, safe environment, recognising and responding to Laurie’s cues and sensory needs

What Makes You a Great Fit?Laurie thrives with people who are:
✨ Patient & Understanding – You allow her to engage at her own pace
✨ Warm & Encouraging – You celebrate her individuality and abilities
✨ Flexible & Creative – You adapt activities to suit her interests and sensory preferences
✨ Calm & Supportive – You create a reassuring presence and avoid overstimulation
✨ Reliable & Consistent – You build trust through stable, dependable support
✨ Good Communicators – You use SLT-recommended strategies to support her interaction and understanding
✨ Physically Capable – You can assist with mobility, transfers, and following physiotherapy guidance
✨ Willing to Learn – You’re open to training and growing in the roleJob Details & Pay

  • Positions Available: 2x Female PAs (18 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours)
  • Shift Options: Choose two 9-hour shifts from the schedule below:
    • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Hourly Pay:
    • Weekdays: £12.40 (gross) per hour
    • Weekends: £15.44 (gross) per hour
Why Join Us?✔ A rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference
✔ Training and ongoing support provided
✔ A warm, supportive work environment
✔ Opportunities to take on additional hoursHow to ApplyIf you’re compassionate, reliable, and excited about supporting Laurie to live her best life, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities


Services
  • Personal Care
  • Social + Leisure activities

Training
  • Essential PA Guide
  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
  • Moving & Handling
  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid

Transportation
  • Full UK driving license
  • Own personal car


Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com