Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth PL1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Plymouth City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SH149601 |
Summary
Introduction - I am a man in my 50’s looking for someone to support me around the home and to go out. I use an electric scooter and wheelchair outside.
Vacancy Ref - SH149601
Duties - I would like someone to accompany me to my stroke rehabilitation group, also out into the community and to the GP also to help me with my speech exercises. I would dearly like to start to feel more part of my local community to decrease my sense of Isolation. I am happy with a male or female carer. I do have a commissioned care package around these hours that are being sought.
Rate - £12.71 per hour
Benefits – Paid annual leave 5.6 weeks/year (pro rata)
Hours - 3 hours per week negotiable days
Essential Requirements - To be able to drive and own a car, DBS checked, I need someone who is Patient.
Desired Experience – Someone who is organised
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Vacancy Ref - SH149601
Duties - I would like someone to accompany me to my stroke rehabilitation group, also out into the community and to the GP also to help me with my speech exercises. I would dearly like to start to feel more part of my local community to decrease my sense of Isolation. I am happy with a male or female carer. I do have a commissioned care package around these hours that are being sought.
Rate - £12.71 per hour
Benefits – Paid annual leave 5.6 weeks/year (pro rata)
Hours - 3 hours per week negotiable days
Essential Requirements - To be able to drive and own a car, DBS checked, I need someone who is Patient.
Desired Experience – Someone who is organised
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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