Salary: £13.50 per hour
Work Hours: 9 hours per week (flexible – to be agreed)
Contract Type: Part-time
Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks or equivalent / rolled up holiday pay
Benefits: Employers Pension Scheme, Full Training Provided
Are you a caring, reliable person who wants to make a genuine difference in someone’s life? We are looking for a friendly and trustworthy Personal Care Assistant to support a young Mum to live independently at home and within her community. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly within a family home, providing meaningful, person-centred support funded through Direct Payments. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, values independence, and feels comfortable working in a home environment — this could be the perfect role for you.

Your role will involve supporting daily life in a practical and compassionate way. Duties may include:

• Supporting with day-to-day living tasks

• Light household duties (cleaning, laundry, meal preparation)

• Assisting with personal care (when required)

• Supporting attendance at appointments

• Prompting/supporting with non-clinical medication

• Feeding, walking and caring for household pets (you must be confident around animals)

• Occasional childcare support (childcare experience essential)

• Helping maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Respectful, warm and professional
• Comfortable working in a family home
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Patient and trustworthy
• Able to work independently
• Happy to be around animals and support with their care
• Experienced in childcare
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (essential)

A driving licence and access to a car is essential to support with shopping, appointments and community access.

Additional Information:

• Full training provided
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for via Direct Payment)
• Must have the right to work in the UK

FAQs