Personal Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Wirral MERSEYSIDE CH49 , MSY, CH49 |
| Company: | People Plus Group LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 139060 |
Summary
**Personal Assistant (Maternity Cover)**
**Location:** Saughall Massie
**Hours:** 2030 hours per week on a rota basis (shift pattern to be discussed)
**Pay:** £13.90 per hour
**Contract:** Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)
* Were looking for a reliable and friendly Personal Assistant to join our small team on a maternity cover basis. This role is about providing day-to-day support in a home environment, helping things run smoothly and ensuring support is provided consistently and reliably.
* Youll be working closely with us, so being approachable, respectful, and easy to get along with matters just as much as experience. Its not a rushed environment, but it does need someone who is organised, calm, and willing to take responsibility.
* Because this is a small support team, reliability and good communication are particularly important.
**Contract details:**
* This is a temporary role for up to 12 months, expected to start around August 2026. The contract will end when the current post holder returns from maternity leave, with a minimum of 4 weeks notice provided.
* There may be an opportunity for bank (as and when required) hours after the maternity cover ends, but this is not guaranteed.
**What the role involves:**
* Providing personal care and practical daily support
* Supporting with routines, appointments, and day-to-day organisation
* Assisting with outings and activities where required
* Light household tasks to help keep things running smoothly
* Working as part of a small, consistent team
**What were looking for:**
* Someone reliable, dependable, and able to take responsibility for their role
* A calm and patient approach to day-to-day situations
* Clear and straightforward communication
* Willingness to learn and follow routines properly
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Understanding, patience, and a respectful approach when supporting long-term health conditions and mental health needs
* Comfortable working in a home with cats (we have four)
* Some flexibility around shifts and occasional outings is helpful
* Previous care experience is helpful but not essential. What matters most is attitude, reliability, and being willing to learn how things are done properly.
* Training will be provided, and we aim to offer a supportive environment where expectations are clear and where you can settle into the role confidently.
**A DBS check is required for this role.**
**Important:**
* Due to the nature of the role, which includes personal care, this position is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010.
**Vacancy closing date**
* 30-Jun-2026
**Location:** Saughall Massie
**Hours:** 2030 hours per week on a rota basis (shift pattern to be discussed)
**Pay:** £13.90 per hour
**Contract:** Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)
* Were looking for a reliable and friendly Personal Assistant to join our small team on a maternity cover basis. This role is about providing day-to-day support in a home environment, helping things run smoothly and ensuring support is provided consistently and reliably.
* Youll be working closely with us, so being approachable, respectful, and easy to get along with matters just as much as experience. Its not a rushed environment, but it does need someone who is organised, calm, and willing to take responsibility.
* Because this is a small support team, reliability and good communication are particularly important.
**Contract details:**
* This is a temporary role for up to 12 months, expected to start around August 2026. The contract will end when the current post holder returns from maternity leave, with a minimum of 4 weeks notice provided.
* There may be an opportunity for bank (as and when required) hours after the maternity cover ends, but this is not guaranteed.
**What the role involves:**
* Providing personal care and practical daily support
* Supporting with routines, appointments, and day-to-day organisation
* Assisting with outings and activities where required
* Light household tasks to help keep things running smoothly
* Working as part of a small, consistent team
**What were looking for:**
* Someone reliable, dependable, and able to take responsibility for their role
* A calm and patient approach to day-to-day situations
* Clear and straightforward communication
* Willingness to learn and follow routines properly
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Understanding, patience, and a respectful approach when supporting long-term health conditions and mental health needs
* Comfortable working in a home with cats (we have four)
* Some flexibility around shifts and occasional outings is helpful
* Previous care experience is helpful but not essential. What matters most is attitude, reliability, and being willing to learn how things are done properly.
* Training will be provided, and we aim to offer a supportive environment where expectations are clear and where you can settle into the role confidently.
**A DBS check is required for this role.**
**Important:**
* Due to the nature of the role, which includes personal care, this position is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010.
**Vacancy closing date**
* 30-Jun-2026