Assistance jobs in United Kingdom
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Job summary
A care support company in Leeds seeks a reliable Personal Assistant to provide compassionate assistance with personal care, meal preparation, and general tasks. The role is part-time, requiring a minimum of 6 hours per week, and involves supporting daily living activities and companionship. Previous experience in care is preferred but not essential, and a valid driver's license is required.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
- Previous experience in care or support work is preferred but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care including bathing and grooming.
- Help prepare and cook nutritious meals.
- Provide reminders for medication.
- Accompany to appointments and errands.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks.
- Assist with dog walking and basic pet care.
- Offer companionship and general support.
Skills
We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and practical Personal Care and Support Assistant to provide day‑to‑day assistance with personal care, household tasks and general support. The role involves helping with daily living activities, transportation and companionship to ensure comfort, independence, and well‑being.
This role is part‑time with a minimum of 6 hours per week.
- Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs as required.
- Meal Preparation: Help prepare and cook meals, ensuring food is nutritious and suited to dietary needs or preferences.
- Medication Support: Provide reminders for medication at scheduled times.
- Transport & Appointments: Accompany and drive to appointments, errands and school runs as needed.
- Household Tasks: Perform light housekeeping such as tidying, laundry and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
- Pet Care: Assist with dog walking and basic pet care.
- General Assistance: Offer day‑to‑day support, companionship and help with any reasonable tasks that promote comfort and independence.
- Valid driver’s licence and appropriate insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Previous experience in care, support work or similar roles preferred (but not essential).
- Kind, patient and trustworthy demeanour.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy at all times.
- Comfortable around pets.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Basic first‑aid training.
- Experience with meal planning and preparation.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules.
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