Personal Assistant for a young woman 16hrs pw @ £12.89/hr in King's Lynn - FTE - £25.1k
| Company: | UKCIL |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.89 to £12.89 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | King's Lynn, PE30 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Personal Assistant for a young woman 16hrs pw @ £12.89/hr in King's Lynn - FTE - £25.1k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 4fb0b476
I am a 26-year-old ambulatory wheelchair user looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day living and help me maintain my independence at home.Due to a progressive health condition, I now require support with a wide range of daily tasks. I am physically quite fragile and need someone who is patient, understanding and able to work at my pace, particularly on more challenging days. The role is varied and includes personal care, medication support, household tasks and assisting me to access the community.I live with my husband, two dogs and a cat. One of my dogs is my working assistance dog, a large Belgian Shepherd, who may occasionally require help getting ready for outings by having her harness, boots and other working equipment fitted.When my health allows, I run a small home-based business creating vests and bandanas for pet and working dogs.Maintaining as much independence as possible is very important to me, and I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can provide reliable support while helping me continue to live life on my terms.The right person is more important to me than formal qualifications. I am looking for someone who is kind, patient, understanding and a good fit for my household.
Standard hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. However, flexibility is essential for this role. Additional hours, early starts, or late finishes may be required with short notice due to appointments, sudden health flair-ups, or evening/weekend events. Long days will also be necessary on occasion for full-day trips.
Duties- Assist with personal care needs, including showering, bed washes and dressing as required.
- Provide support with managing and administering prescribed medications, including controlled medications.
- Support with managing laundry and clothing.
- Support to prepare meals, snacks and drinks, maintaining hydration and nutrition.
- Support with light household tasks, for example dusting, hoovering and changing bed linen.
- Assist with attending appointments and outings.
- Run errands and complete shopping on my behalf when required.
- Help prepare my assistance dog for outings.
- Promote independence, wellbeing, dignity and choice.
- Provide flexible support in line with my changing health needs.
- The employer is currently planning to move to a more accessible property, therefore the work location may change in the future.
- Full training and support will be provided, including a handover and shadowing period with the current Personal Assistant to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
Essential
- Reliable, trustworthy and dependable.
- Patient, kind and understanding.
- Comfortable providing personal care and maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
- Comfortable handling prescribed medication and following medication routines accurately.
- Understanding and respectful of privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Previous experience of supporting someone with complex needs, chronic illness or long-term health conditions.
- Understanding of person-centred care and promoting independence.
- Able to work calmly, flexibly and at the pace of the employer
- Previous experience in a care, support worker or Personal Assistant role.
- An understanding of assistance dogs and their role.
- An interest in animals, crafts, cooking or similar home-based activities.
Hours of Work
General working days are Tuesday to Friday, usually 10am to 2pm, however, these are subject to change depending on my needs, appointments, events we want to attend, or other circumstances.
Location
PE30
Summary Terms and Conditions
Expenses
You will be reimbursed for any reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of carrying out your duties. Where a personal vehicle is used to transport a service user and mileage reimbursement is to be claimed, this arrangement must be authorised in advance, documented within the service user's care plan, and processed in accordance with the organisation's payroll procedures.
Holiday Entitlement
Employees and workers in the UK are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave per year on an FTE basis. Part time roles will be calculated pro rata. Self-employed individuals are not entitled to statutory paid holiday leave, and any time off is unpaid unless they make their own financial arrangements.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the employer. Where children under the age of 18 live in the household, the successful applicant will need an Enhanced DBS check that includes both the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. In these circumstances, employment cannot commence within the family home until the DBS clearance has been received.
References
This post is subject to satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
Probationary Period
This post is subject to a three-month probationary period. The three-month probationary period gives both you and your employer the opportunity to ensure the role is a good fit, identify any training or support needs, and settle into the working relationship.
Mandatory Training
Where the duties of this role include food preparation, moving and handling, the use of hazardous substances (including household cleaning products), or the handling of medication, you will be required to complete any relevant mandatory training and competency assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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