Personal Assistant required for young adult male in Swaffham, PE37 £12.38 p/h 6 hpw
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swaffham, PE37 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UKCIL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1ef799eb |
Summary
Personal Assistant required for young adult male in Swaffham, PE37 £12.38 p/h 6 hpw
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1ef799eb
Job Description: Social care work opportunity for a Personal Assistant. Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is advisable to refer to these when submitting your application and advise of the days/hours you are available.I am a 19 year old male with a learning disability, ADHD and mental health conditions. I live with my parents, younger brother, dog and two cats. I am looking for a calm, reliable and supportive Personal Assistant to support me mainly at home and to provide respite for my family. I benefit from routine, patience and consistency. At times I can display challenging behaviour, so I need someone confident, resilient and able to provide reassurance.You will work with me to build a trusting relationship, encourage communication, and support me to develop social and daily living skills.
I enjoy tending to the plants in my greenhouse, drawing, jigsaw puzzles, Lego, baking and playing on my PC. I am also planning to build a cat house in the garden.Location: Swaffham, PE37- Support with activities at home- 6 hours on a Monday (start time flexible).- Assist with preparing a simple, healthy lunch- Encourage basic household tasks including changing bedding and washing up after lunch- Support to choose appropriate clothing throughout the day- Initiate and encourage conversation to help build confidence and communication skillsPersonal Specification:Essential:- Friendly, calm and supportive approach- Reliable and patient- Confident in managing changeable moods and occasional challenging behaviour- Able to help de‑escalate situations sensitivelyDesirable:- Awareness or training related to adult mental health needsSummary Terms and Conditions- The rate of pay for this position is £12.38 per hour- Hours and times of work as follows: 6 hours on a Monday (times to be negotiated at interview).- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.- Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers.The post is subject to the following:- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.- Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Understanding challenging behaviour
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com