Female Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: £12.21–£30 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Plymouth City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MLC10895 |
Summary
Introduction
I am a wheelchair user in my 50s and live with my cat. I require personal care using a hoist, assistance with transfers, and light housework. There are opportunities for Part Time, Bank, and Permanent positions.
Duties
You will support me with daily activities so that I can move safely around my home and access what I need. I will communicate clearly throughout each shift and guide you on what is required.
Below is an outline of the typical tasks for each shift type:
Night Shift (Sleeping Night)
• Assistance getting ready for bed
• Personal care (hoist-assisted)
• Helping relieve leg cramps when they wake me
• Morning support to get up
A separate adjoining bedroom is provided for you to sleep. I generally require assistance a couple of times per night for around 5 minutes each time.
Afternoon Shift
• Hoist-assisted toileting
• Adjusting my seating position
• Light housework
• Support with preparing food
Morning Shift
• Support with physiotherapy exercises
• Light housework
• Occasional food preparation
No experience is necessary. Full training is provided during paid working hours.
Hours and Pay
I am open to discussing adjustments to the times below if needed.
Night Shifts (Mon, Tue, Thu or Fri)
22:00 – 09:30/10:00
£180 per shift
Day Shifts (£12.21 per hour)
• Mon Afternoon: 14:00–18:00
• Tue Morning: 11:00–14:00
• Tue Afternoon: 16:00–18:00
• Wed Morning: 10:00–14:00
• Wed Afternoon: 18:00–20:00
• Fri Morning: 11:00–14:00
• Fri Afternoon: 16:00–18:00
• Sat Afternoon: 12:00–14:00
Additional or extended hours may be offered—for example, if I am unwell, have extra tasks, or need errands completed. Extra shifts may also be available for holiday or sickness cover.
Rate: £12.21–£30 per hour
Bank Holidays (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day): Time and a half (£25.42–£30)
Paid holiday is accrued.
Statutory Sick Pay is available for absences of one week or more.
There are opportunities for Full Time, Part Time, Bank, and Permanent roles.
Essential Requirements
• Female
• Non smoker
• DBS check (paid for by employer)
• Good listener, able to follow instructions and ask questions
• Reliable
• Comfortable around a cat
Desirable
• Full driving licence and access to a car (not essential)
• Free parking available
• Based in or near Plymouth
Important Information
This role is directly employed by me, supported by the Plymouth City Council Direct Payments Team. It is not a Plymouth City Council position. A right to work check will be completed before employment is confirmed. A DBS check may also be required.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
I am a wheelchair user in my 50s and live with my cat. I require personal care using a hoist, assistance with transfers, and light housework. There are opportunities for Part Time, Bank, and Permanent positions.
Duties
You will support me with daily activities so that I can move safely around my home and access what I need. I will communicate clearly throughout each shift and guide you on what is required.
Below is an outline of the typical tasks for each shift type:
Night Shift (Sleeping Night)
• Assistance getting ready for bed
• Personal care (hoist-assisted)
• Helping relieve leg cramps when they wake me
• Morning support to get up
A separate adjoining bedroom is provided for you to sleep. I generally require assistance a couple of times per night for around 5 minutes each time.
Afternoon Shift
• Hoist-assisted toileting
• Adjusting my seating position
• Light housework
• Support with preparing food
Morning Shift
• Support with physiotherapy exercises
• Light housework
• Occasional food preparation
No experience is necessary. Full training is provided during paid working hours.
Hours and Pay
I am open to discussing adjustments to the times below if needed.
Night Shifts (Mon, Tue, Thu or Fri)
22:00 – 09:30/10:00
£180 per shift
Day Shifts (£12.21 per hour)
• Mon Afternoon: 14:00–18:00
• Tue Morning: 11:00–14:00
• Tue Afternoon: 16:00–18:00
• Wed Morning: 10:00–14:00
• Wed Afternoon: 18:00–20:00
• Fri Morning: 11:00–14:00
• Fri Afternoon: 16:00–18:00
• Sat Afternoon: 12:00–14:00
Additional or extended hours may be offered—for example, if I am unwell, have extra tasks, or need errands completed. Extra shifts may also be available for holiday or sickness cover.
Rate: £12.21–£30 per hour
Bank Holidays (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day): Time and a half (£25.42–£30)
Paid holiday is accrued.
Statutory Sick Pay is available for absences of one week or more.
There are opportunities for Full Time, Part Time, Bank, and Permanent roles.
Essential Requirements
• Female
• Non smoker
• DBS check (paid for by employer)
• Good listener, able to follow instructions and ask questions
• Reliable
• Comfortable around a cat
Desirable
• Full driving licence and access to a car (not essential)
• Free parking available
• Based in or near Plymouth
Important Information
This role is directly employed by me, supported by the Plymouth City Council Direct Payments Team. It is not a Plymouth City Council position. A right to work check will be completed before employment is confirmed. A DBS check may also be required.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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