Details:
- Salary: £13.45 - 14.23 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Ellesmere Port Town Cheshire West and Chester
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Personal Assistant
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and reliable Personal Assistant to support a an individual with profound learning disabilities and complex physical needs.
The gentleman we support is non-verbal and wheelchair bound and requires full support with all aspects of daily living, including personal and intimate care. He is a happy, smiley gentleman with a warm personality who communicates his preferences and makes his feelings known in his own unique ways.
He enjoys being active, and particularly loves attending rebound therapy, adaptive cycling and swimming. We are looking for someone who will take the time to understand him, build trust, and support him to live a comfortable, happy and meaningful life with his family.
About the Role
This is a hands-on support role where no two days are the same. The successful Personal Assistant will provide person-centred support tailored to his changing needs and routines.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:
* Calm, patient and level-headed
* Proactive and able to use initiative
* Flexible and responsive to changing needs
* Caring, kind and compassionate
* Observant and able to recognise non-verbal communication
* Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments or complex care needs would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right person.
What Matters Most
More than experience, we are looking for someone with the right values — someone who can provide consistent, compassionate support and help maintain a happy and fulfilling daily life.
If you are caring, adaptable and passionate about supporting people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
Hours
The role is primarily Monday to Friday covering 30 hours per week during daytime hours, with flexibility required on occasion to provide respite support during evenings or weekends.
Essential Requirements
* Full UK driving licence is essential and willingness to drive adapted vehicle
* Ability to support community activities and transport specialist equipment, including a wheelchair that attaches to a bicycle
* Calm, patient and level-headed approach
* Proactive and able to use initiative
* Flexible and responsive to changing needs
* Caring, kind and respectful attitude
What Matters Most
More than experience, we are looking for someone with the right values — someone who can provide consistent, compassionate support and help maintain a happy and fulfilling daily life.
If you are caring, adaptable and passionate about supporting people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 5th June 2026