1:1 Female Personal Assistant/carer

**Personal Assistant: One-to-One Support**

Location: Accrington area | Manual Driving Licence Required

**About the Role**

Are you a calm, quiet spoken individual looking for a rewarding role?

We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to support a bright, polite, and articulate gentleman in his 30s who lives with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a significant physical disability.

He approaches life with resilience and enthusiasm, relying on his wheelchair for mobility while he enjoys actively engaging in daily tasks, community outings, and exploring a variety of places and attractions.

This is a unique opportunity, particularly well suited for moms seeking a flexible schedule that aligns effortlessly with childcare commitments during nursery and school hours, ensuring a balanced approach to work and family life.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Promote independence and build confidence.
- Establish a steady routine to maintain stability and reliability.
- Accompany the service user to essential medical appointments.
- Plan enjoyable outings, including scenic drives, coastal walks, visits to attractions, entertainment shows, garden centres, coffee shops, shopping centres, and more.

Flexible Schedules Available:
**Schedule One (18 hrs/week)**
- Wednesdays: 9:00 AM - 16:00 PM, Or 9:30 AM - 16:30 PM
- Fridays: 9:00 AM - 16:00 PM, Or 9:30 AM - 16:30 PM
- Sundays: 13:00 PM - 20:00 PM, Or 14:00 PM - 21:00 PM ( Twice Per Month)

**Schedule Two (18 hrs/week)**
- Wednesdays: 9:00 AM - 15:00 PM, Or 9:30 AM - 15:30 PM
- Fridays: 9:00 AM - 15:00 PM, Or 9:30 AM - 15:30 PM
- Sundays: 14:00 PM - 20:00 PM, Or 15:00 PM - 21:00 PM (Each Week)

**Your Daily Tasks Will Include**
- Safely transport the service user in a specially adapted automatic vehicle.
- Provide personal care, including toileting, bathing, and dressing.
- Support with household tasks and running errands.
- Jointly planning and accompanying the service user on daily outings, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

**Who We’re Looking For**
- A patient, empathetic, and naturally caring individual.
- A calm, professional attitude with strong organisational skills.
- A passionate driver committed to ensuring safe journeys.
- Physically fit and capable of maintaining an active daily routine.
- In good medical health with overall physical well-being.
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check, provided by the (employer).
- Reliable, dedicated, and strong decision making skills.

**What We Offer**
- Recognition for your efforts - you’ll be truly valued, not just counted.
- Competitive pay and benefits: blue light card, pension scheme, and generous annual leave.
- Comprehensive training provided by the (employer).
- Full insurance cover for operating the specially adapted vehicle.
- Minimal weekend shifts—only two per month

**Work Environment**

You will provide support in a clean, safe home setting where the service user lives with his mother. His main carer provides her assistance at different times, ensuring continuity of care.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Physical Setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- Day shift

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you live within a 12-mile radius of Accrington, including areas such as Blackburn or Rossendale, to meet the role requirements?
- Which schedule do you prefer - Schedule 1 or Schedule 2?

**Experience**:

- Driving: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Clean UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 13/06/2025