Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: £12.21-£30 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth PL5 |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Plymouth City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RW150512 |
Summary
Do you want to be part of making a difference in someone's life? Have you ever thought about being a carer? A fantastic opportunity to be a PA has just opened up!
Life loving wheelchair user seeks able bodied side kick to help access the community and help with daily needs and activities. Diverse experiences faced with humour and adventures abound await in this rewarding job roll.
I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user with multiple needs who requires someone to help with day to day life that is not always straightforward. I'm looking for someone who faces things with humour and dignity, medical knowledge/experience in care preferred but not required.
Duties
• Support with food preparation and cooking
• Household duties
• Help with administrative tasks
• Support in accessing the community (e.g., shopping, hobbies, outings)
• Morning / evening routine to prepare for bed
• Planning daily activities
• Support with medical appointments
• Supporting client's ability to parent (e.g school runs etc)
• No Personal Required
Hours: Flexible working pattern 21 hours per week
Rate: £12.21 per hour
Essential Requirements:
• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have an open mind and attitude
• Able to deal with stressful situations
• Willing to learn
• Good sense of humour
• Patience
• Not uncomfortable around hospitals/doctors/medical equipment/paramedics/animals
Desired Experience:
• Knowledge of SEN children and adults
• Experience with seizure care
• Home medical management
• Experience with at home medical equipment i.e. catheters and feeding tubes
Important Information
As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Plymouth City Council Direct Payments Team supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Plymouth City Council but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our clients. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. Vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.
Life loving wheelchair user seeks able bodied side kick to help access the community and help with daily needs and activities. Diverse experiences faced with humour and adventures abound await in this rewarding job roll.
I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user with multiple needs who requires someone to help with day to day life that is not always straightforward. I'm looking for someone who faces things with humour and dignity, medical knowledge/experience in care preferred but not required.
Duties
• Support with food preparation and cooking
• Household duties
• Help with administrative tasks
• Support in accessing the community (e.g., shopping, hobbies, outings)
• Morning / evening routine to prepare for bed
• Planning daily activities
• Support with medical appointments
• Supporting client's ability to parent (e.g school runs etc)
• No Personal Required
Hours: Flexible working pattern 21 hours per week
Rate: £12.21 per hour
Essential Requirements:
• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have an open mind and attitude
• Able to deal with stressful situations
• Willing to learn
• Good sense of humour
• Patience
• Not uncomfortable around hospitals/doctors/medical equipment/paramedics/animals
Desired Experience:
• Knowledge of SEN children and adults
• Experience with seizure care
• Home medical management
• Experience with at home medical equipment i.e. catheters and feeding tubes
Important Information
As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Plymouth City Council Direct Payments Team supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Plymouth City Council but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our clients. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. Vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.
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