Self-Employed Personal Care Assistant - Frodsham, Cheshire (MMC)
| Company: | Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £18.98 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Frodsham |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job purpose:
To provide personalised support to an independent adult, enabling them to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and active participation in their local community. The role involves delivering personal care, practical assistance, companionship, and support with attending appointments and community activities. The successful Personal Assistant will promote choice, dignity, and inclusion while building a positive, trusting relationship with the employer and supporting their individual needs and preferences through a person-centred approach.
About the employer:
The employer is an independent and sociable individual who enjoys engaging with others and leading an active lifestyle. They value meaningful companionship, good conversation, and a positive sense of humour. The employer is looking for a Personal Assistant who can build a trusting and supportive relationship, participate in community activities, and provide encouragement whilst promoting independence and wellbeing. They enjoy social interaction, outings, and everyday activities, and are seeking someone who is personable, approachable, and able to contribute positively to shared experiences.
Main duties
Social duties:
-Provide personal care support whilst maintaining the employer's dignity, privacy, and independence.
-Accompany the employer to appointments and community activities.
-Offer support with shopping and other everyday tasks as required.
-Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversation and social interaction.
-Accompany the employer on outings, walks, and leisure activities.
-Support the employer to access and participate in community-based activities.
-Provide encouragement and practical assistance to promote wellbeing and independence.
-Advocate on the employer's behalf when appropriate, ensuring their views and preferences are represented.
-Develop and maintain a positive, professional, and person-centred working relationship.
-Ensure support is delivered in accordance with the employer's individual needs, preferences, and choices.
Type of person that you/they are looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
-Caring, patient, and understanding.
-A good listener who is respectful of individual preferences and choices.
-Supportive and able to provide encouragement whilst promoting independence.
-Comfortable accompanying the employer to appointments, activities, and social outings.
-Confident in advocating for the employer when appropriate.
-Reliable, trustworthy, and professional in their approach.
-Experienced in providing care and support within a personal or professional setting.
-A non-smoker with a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
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