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Personal Assistant (PA) required LS14

Company:UKCIL
Salary:£14.16 - £14.16
Hours:Part-time
Location:Leeds, LS14
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:24 Jul 2026
Closing date:5 Sept 2026
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Summary

Personal Assistant (PA) required LS14

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 225e2f74

Job title: Personal assistant (PA)

Reporting to: Pauline Burrill (Mother)

Location: Whinmoor Leeds 14

Job purpose:

■ To provide home care and support and to take out and about into the community when appropriate.

About the employer:

■ I am a 32 year old young lady who has a cheeky and outgoing personality but can be quite shy with strangers. I enjoy outdoor outings in the car. When at home I like colour activity games and enjoy watching colours, songs and outdoor places to go on YouTube.

■ I am a young lady first with Downs Syndrome. I do have complex mental health and care needs which are supported through continuing health care. I use a wheelchair outdoors only due to my physical health. I can walk a very short distance outdoors but can become very breathless if walking too far. I do get tired very easily, more in the afternoon due to my physical health. I can become focused on my own thoughts and if anxious or upset about something can use inappropriate language, but these are usually short outbursts at the time.

Main duties:

Social duties, for example, support to:

■ To provide support in the home environment.

■ To take out and about in the community, i.e. park, shops, when appropriate.

Personal Care:

■ To assist with cleaning after toileting

Domestic duties:

To assist with any drinks or healthy snacks when needed.Type of person required for the role:

■ A reliable, punctual, non-judgemental person with an ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect. Easy going with an outgoing sense of humour would be useful to enable a more successful and happy relationship. A mature lady with life experience would be more appropriate for this role.

■ Specific requirements - Knowledge or some knowledge of Downs Syndrome/learning disabilities would be useful.

■ Other: Due to the nature of this role involving some self care, female applicants only.

■ If available to cover shifts due to illness.

What you can expect to receive:

Work shadowing a present employee can be provided to enable you to become acquainted with my needs. Work place pension.

Hours of work:

Friday and Tuesday mornings . 5 hours each day. Start time can be agreed on interview.

Rate of pay:

Day rate is £14.16 per hour.

Skills, qualifications and experience – you can add skills or qualifications that are relevant for you:

Essential: list the essential skills, qualifications and experience that personal assistants need to have, for example:

■ driving licence

■ car and appropriate insurance ■ good command knowledge of English Language essential for communication needs■ mature and outgoing attitude■ ability to support people with behavioural difficulties.

Preferred: list the desirable skills, qualifications and experience that you would like your personal assistant to have, for example:

A good listener

Flexible if required

Key Responsibilities

Services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent

Training

  • Essential PA Guide
  • Moving & Handling
  • Understanding challenging behaviour
  • Food Hygiene
  • Hand hygiene

Transportation

  • Full UK driving license
  • Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com

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