Self Employed Female Personal Care Assistant - Chester (EE)
| Company: | Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £18.98 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Chester |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job purpose:
To provide person-centred support to an independent adult with a physical disability, enabling them to access community activities, maintain their independence, and enhance their wellbeing. The role involves providing safe transportation, mobility support, personal care assistance, and companionship whilst promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion at all times.
About the employer:
The employer is an independent adult living in the Chester area who is looking for a Personal Assistant to support them in accessing community activities and maintaining their active lifestyle.
They are a friendly, sociable individual with a great sense of humour who values friendships, independence and making the most of life. They enjoy creative hobbies such as knitting and crochet, like meeting up with friends during the week, and are always willing to try new experiences.
The employer is a strong communicator who likes to remain in control of their day-to-day decisions and will direct the support they require. They value kindness, respect, dignity and a positive approach, and are seeking a Personal Assistant who can build a professional and supportive working relationship.
Main duties:
Supporting an independent adult to attend a weekly swimming session.
Providing transportation using your own vehicle.
Assisting with mobility and wheelchair-related support.
Supporting with personal care, dressing and changing.
Preparing light refreshments.
Promoting independence and social inclusion.
Ensuring the employer's safety and wellbeing throughout the support period.
Personal care:
This role includes personal care duties. The successful applicant will be required to provide support with dressing, changing, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene following swimming activities. All support must be delivered in a respectful manner that promotes dignity, choice, and independence.
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
The successful applicant will be:
-Self-Employed
-Kind, gentle and patient.
-Friendly, approachable and easy to get along with.
-A good listener who is non-judgemental and respectful.
-Positive, encouraging and supportive.
-Reliable, dependable and punctual.
-Able to communicate effectively and follow direction.
-Comfortable providing personal care support whilst maintaining dignity and privacy.
-Flexible and willing to support the employer to access activities that are important to them.
Someone with a good sense of humour who can build a positive working relationship.
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