Personal Assistant (PA) Care (Female, Genuine Occupational Requirement). JI/MM/01/26
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 to £14.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ideal for All |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JI/MM/01/26 |
Summary
Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) (Female, Genuine Occupational Requirement).
Job Ref: JI/MM/01/26
Reporting to: Employer
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
Rate of Pay: £13.69 - £14.13 per hour
Nature of the job role: I am a blind woman looking for a female Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day activities in the community. I am independent and active but require sighted guidance in certain environments.
This role does not involve hands-on personal care. However, due to the nature of the support (including shared use of changing facilities), this position is restricted to female applicants as a Genuine Occupational Requirement, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main Duties:
Sighted Guidance & Community Support. Acting as a sighted guide in public spaces.
Supporting me to attend activities such as swimming, gym sessions, shopping and other community outings.
Providing clear verbal and physical guidance to help with orientation and navigation.
Accompanying me into swimming pools to provide guidance to avoid obstacles and people.
No physical assistance with washing or dressing is required. PA to provide verbal descriptions where helpful (E.G. description of surroundings or items when shopping).
Personal duties: Support with swimming and assisting with orientation in changing rooms (e.g. locating cubicles, lockers, showers).
Domestic duties: Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary. I manage most cleaning independently but will ask for support to check the house and garden to ensure hygiene.
Social Duties:
Happy to support me with additional activities such as gym, clothes or food shopping and other community activities.
Driving me to activities and appointments (mileage paid at 45p per mile).
Must be comfortable around dogs
Sighted Guide, able to drive, support with swimming, female due to personal care
Hours of work:
4–7 hours per week, plus holiday and sickness cover
One weekday evening (Mon–Thu), approx. 3 hours
Some weekend availability (up to 4 hours, even if alternate weekends)
Qualifications: No formal qualifications required
Skills & Experience:
Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement due to privacy and dignity needs)
Full UK driving licence
Use of own car with business insurance
Confident communicator, able to give clear verbal directions
Reliable, respectful, and comfortable supporting an active lifestyle
Job Ref: JI/MM/01/26
Reporting to: Employer
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
Rate of Pay: £13.69 - £14.13 per hour
Nature of the job role: I am a blind woman looking for a female Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day activities in the community. I am independent and active but require sighted guidance in certain environments.
This role does not involve hands-on personal care. However, due to the nature of the support (including shared use of changing facilities), this position is restricted to female applicants as a Genuine Occupational Requirement, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main Duties:
Sighted Guidance & Community Support. Acting as a sighted guide in public spaces.
Supporting me to attend activities such as swimming, gym sessions, shopping and other community outings.
Providing clear verbal and physical guidance to help with orientation and navigation.
Accompanying me into swimming pools to provide guidance to avoid obstacles and people.
No physical assistance with washing or dressing is required. PA to provide verbal descriptions where helpful (E.G. description of surroundings or items when shopping).
Personal duties: Support with swimming and assisting with orientation in changing rooms (e.g. locating cubicles, lockers, showers).
Domestic duties: Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary. I manage most cleaning independently but will ask for support to check the house and garden to ensure hygiene.
Social Duties:
Happy to support me with additional activities such as gym, clothes or food shopping and other community activities.
Driving me to activities and appointments (mileage paid at 45p per mile).
Must be comfortable around dogs
Sighted Guide, able to drive, support with swimming, female due to personal care
Hours of work:
4–7 hours per week, plus holiday and sickness cover
One weekday evening (Mon–Thu), approx. 3 hours
Some weekend availability (up to 4 hours, even if alternate weekends)
Qualifications: No formal qualifications required
Skills & Experience:
Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement due to privacy and dignity needs)
Full UK driving licence
Use of own car with business insurance
Confident communicator, able to give clear verbal directions
Reliable, respectful, and comfortable supporting an active lifestyle
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