Personal Assistant - Wednesfield WV11 (KO)

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring support service based in Wolverhampton is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to help an individual with complex care needs. This role includes assisting with personal care, domestic duties, and providing support during social activities. Ideal candidates should have previous care experience, be hoist and medication trained, and possess a clean driving license. Flexibility in working hours is crucial as shifts may start early in the morning. Competitive pay at £13.50 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential.
• A clean driving licence is desirable.
• Must be hoist and medication trained.
• Experience with complex care needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including transfers using a ceiling hoist.
• Domestic duties include laundry and meal preparation.
• Monitor skin integrity and provide medication support.

Skills

Previous care experience

Flexible in hours

Reliable

Clear driving license

Hoist trained

Medication trained

Experience with complex care needs

Job description

Personal Assistant – Wednesfield WV11 (KO)

Job Vacancy

Job Title: Personal assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Job Purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the Employer

Assisting a 56‑year‑old Gentleman who is a wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy and is non‑verbal, with all aspects of day‑to‑day living. He lives with his family in Wednesfield and is a very pleasant, sociable individual who has a passion for music.

• Social stimulation – attends a Day Centre.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care: transfers using a ceiling hoist, washing, dressing, continence care, monitoring skin integrity, medication support.

Domestic duties

• Laundry, ironing, weekly deep clean of bedroom and wet room and all equipment.
• Meal preparation – all meals are pureed; fluids thickened to reduce choking risk.

Type of Person We Are Looking For

• Values: honest, reliable, punctual, non‑judgemental, building trust‑based relationships, flexible, adaptable, easy‑going, independent, positive, willingness to travel, understanding equality & diversity.
• Specific Requirements: previous care experience, clean driving licence desirable, hoist trained, medication trained.

Working Hours

Up to 30 hours a week – applicant must be flexible. AM shifts start at 7 am – 09:45/13:00.

Pay

13.50 per hour.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Previous care experience essential.
• Clean driving licence desirable.
• Hoist trained.
• Medication trained.
• Experience with complex care needs.
• Reliable, trustworthy, flexible in hours.

References and DBS

Applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employer's request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.

Location

Midlands.