Personal assistant (carer)

Posting date01 July 2025

Closing date31/07/2025 14:59:54

Salary

LocationNewton Heath, Manchester

CompanyManchester City Council

Job typePermanent

HoursPart Time

Reference16778596

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I am a 42-year-old lady living in the Newton Heath area of Manchester. I am looking for a personal assistant to support me with maintaining my home environment, helping with preparing meals, support with personal care and support to access the community and attend appointments. I am a ambulatory transport wheelchair user.

The role is for 7 hours per week and the hours and days are flexible, days and times can be discussed with the ideal candidate. I would ideally like a female personal assistant, however this is not a requirement of the role.

Rate of pay is £13.19 per hour and the role includes 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year

GENERAL DUTIES

● Support to maintain home environment
● Support with preparing meals
● Support with personal care
● Support with shopping
● Support to go out in the community
● Support to attend appointments

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

● Reliable and trustworthy
● Friendly
● Outgoing individual
● Good communication skills
● Maintain confidentiality
● Qualification in care/health and social desirable but not essential
● Previous experience in caring/personal assistant desirable but not essential
● Flexible
● Driver is desirable


EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS


13-week Trial period
DBS check (Disclosure barring service) cost met by the employer

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