Personal assistant required - Preston area - LILS / EM / LW

Lancashire Independent Living Service

Personal assistant required - Preston area - LILS / EM / LW

£26416

Lancashire Independent Living Service, Preston

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a415f67878a9478a8939a49a55c30032

Full Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young male within his own home to remain independent. Our client is interested in gaming and farming so somebody with similar interests would be ideal. There is a family dog outside at the property so applicant must be comfortable with animals.

As a Personal Assistant, your duties will include:

  • Support to access the community and complete activities such as attending the cinemas, browsing shops and visiting cafes.

  • Personal care is not required but prompting to keep up with personal hygiene is required.

  • Assistance with shopping.

  • Hours available up to 15 per week with a generous hourly rate of £12.70. Including 5.6weeks paid annual leave and access to a workplace pension.
    The hours can be worked flexibly, to be discussed at interview but mainly requires support in the afternoons Mon-Fri.
    We are looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.

    Previous experience in a caring role is essential and experience/knowledge of autism would be ideal. A positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    A driver with a full clean license is essential due to our client living in a remote location.