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Care and Support Assistant - TM

Job details
Posting date: 01 April 2026
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 01 May 2026
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Services for Independent Living
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: TM

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Summary

Female Personal Assistant needed in Hereford

Are you caring, dependable, and looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference?

I am a disabled woman living in Hereford, seeking a reliable and conscientious Personal Assistant to support me with day‑to‑day living, social activities, and maintaining my independence. If you enjoy helping others and want a role that feels truly rewarding, this could be perfect for you.

About the Role

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week (flexible weekday hours)
Location: Hereford (Must be a car driver/owner)
Pay: £12.71 per hour

You’ll provide a mix of personal, domestic, and social support, helping me to live as independently as possible, and allowing me to continue to enjoy my hobbies and routines.

Job Details

Personal Care

-Supporting me with bathing, dressing, hair and skincare

Housekeeping

-Making and changing of beds
-Cleaning, dusting, laundry and ironing
-Keeping living spaces tidy and organised

Shopping

-I would need you to help me in and out of your vehicle
-Loading/unloading wheelchair and shopping

Meal Preparation

-Preparing simple meals (you don’t need to be a fantastic cook!)
-Washing up and ensuring the kitchen is clean afterwards

Hobbies, Social Activities & Appointments

-Supporting me to continue doing what I enjoy, history, architecture and textiles
-Helping at events with note‑taking, refreshments, and personal support
-Joining occasional visits to friends (all agreed expenses paid)

Other Assistance

-Helping sort paperwork and letters
-Supporting with phone calls and small admin tasks
-Supporting me at appointments, events, and social activities

About You

-Patient, calm, and kind
-Reliable and conscientious
-A good communicator with a sense of humour
-Respectful of independence and personal choice

About Direct Payments

Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.

I should stress that I will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists me in meeting my responsibilities as an employer.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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