Personal Assistant – JBANCL

Disability North; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in the UK is seeking a Personal Assistant for Jacob, a 15-year-old with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting family activities, and supervising Jacob during outings. A driver's licence and vehicle are preferred, though non-drivers may apply. This role offers flexible hours during school holidays.

Benefits

Mileage and parking costs covered

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience with mobility support and care is desirable.
• Driver with own vehicle and a clean licence is preferred; non-drivers may apply.
• Eligibility to work in the U.K. at the start of employment.
• DBS checks and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Take Jacob out and about in the school holidays and join in family activities.
• Support Jacob at home, supervising screen time on his iPad.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including changing nappies and tube feeding.
• Travel with Jacob as required; mileage and parking costs are covered.

Skills

Mobility support experience

Personal care assistance

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Hours of work: 6 hours per week (School holidays only)

Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour

Jacob is a happy 15 year old with a big personality and a great sense of humour. He loves the cinema and swimming, and would like to go out and about in the school holidays for an afternoon or two.

Jacob has Down’s Syndrome and severe learning difficulties. He uses Makaton with some vocalisations, and he is good at letting people know what he wants. He lives with mum and dad, two older brothers and a pet dog.

We are looking for a PA to take him out and about in the school holidays and to join in family times as an extra pair of hands. Jacob also likes to relax with his iPad at home with a companion, so that mum, dad and brothers can do other things. Jacob has a David Lloyd gym membership for swimming and also enjoys park trips – hours and activities are flexible according to the needs of the family and the PA.

You will need to assist with personal care tasks including changing nappies and colostomy bag, and tube feeding a blended diet (full training will be given). PA mileage and parking costs will be covered.

A driver with own vehicle and clean licence is preferred but non-drivers may apply.

To apply please fill out our online application form.

This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Application process

IMPORTANT: The form must be completed in full or your application may be rejected. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute.

Details requested include title, name, address, telephone, email, National Insurance Number, driving licence, transport, and a short statement about suitability for the post. You will also be asked about employment history, education and training, and any other information relevant to this role.

Employer information sections and multiple placeholders (e.g., Employer 1, Employer 2, etc.) are included for the purpose of the online form.

Details of criminal convictions: this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which may be spent. Any information given will be confidential. Declaration: Have you had any criminal convictions that are not subject to filtering?

References: Please provide details of two referees. One should be a current or most recent employer if available; they should not be a close family member.

Responsibilities

• Take Jacob out and about in the school holidays and join in family activities as an extra pair of hands.
• Support Jacob at home, including supervising screen time on his iPad when appropriate.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including changing nappies and colostomy bag, and tube feeding (full training provided).
• Travel with Jacob as required; PA mileage and parking costs are covered.

Qualifications and requirements

• Previous experience with mobility support and care is desirable.
• Driver with own vehicle and a clean licence is preferred; non-drivers may apply.
• Eligibility to work in the U.K. at the start of employment.
• DBS checks and satisfactory references required.