Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Job Ref: JA/MF/03/26
Reporting to: Employer
Location: Wolverhampton
Rate of Pay: Up to £14.33
Nature of the Job Role
Working as part of a small team to support a young adult wheelchair user to live safely, confidently, and independently at home, at college, and in the community. The role includes personal care (limited but required), daily physio support, household tasks, community access, and organisational support.
A Care Agency provides personal care twice daily, but the PA may be required to step in if the agency is unavailable.
The young person is sociable, outgoing, enjoys shopping, clubbing, gaming, music, films, and going away on short or long breaks. They are currently completing a Level 3 course at college and have their own areas within the family home.
Main Duties
Personal Duties
• Limited but essential personal care tasks
• Assistance with washing, bathing, dressing, and hygiene
• Toileting support where required (non agency tasks only)
• Supporting the daily physio/physical programme
• Stepping in for personal care if the Care Agency is unavailable
Domestic Duties
• Cleaning, laundry, and maintaining the employer’s own living areas
• Meal preparation or assisting with safe meal preparation
• Supporting household routines and maintaining a safe environment
Independent Living & Community Support
• Supporting safe travel in the community
• Driving the Motability vehicle may be required at times (drivers preferred but not essential)
• Accompanying the employer to social activities, events, and trips away
• Supporting safe decision making and daily routines
• Light touch financial support (safe spending, understanding transactions)
Appointments & Admin
• Supporting with appointments such as physio, blood tests, dentist, GP
• Occasional support with hospital appointments if required
• Assistance with forms, paperwork, and medication ordering
• Supporting organisation of appointments and important dates
Education
• Minimal support with college work (structuring tasks, staying organised)
Any Other Reasonable Duties
Any other reasonable duties that support the employer’s safety, independence, and daily functioning.
Hours of Work
This is a 24 hour support package delivered through a team rota.
Shifts include:
• Daytime
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Night cover (mainly sleep ins)
Flexible working is available.
Applicants do not need to work all shift types. Staff can generally work the shifts they prefer, and individual working patterns can be agreed to suit availability.
However, as this is a 24 hour package, all team members must be willing to contribute to rota coverage when needed for example, if another team member leaves or during periods of staff shortage to ensure the full rota remains safely covered.
Qualifications
• Relevant care or support qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Training will be provided where required
Skills & Experience
Essential
• Experience supporting young adults or individuals with additional needs
• Ability to provide physical assistance with personal care
• Calm, organised, and able to support safe decision making
• Respectful, professional, and able to maintain boundaries
• Good communication skills
• Awareness of safeguarding and risk
• Perfect for someone who enjoys variety and independence focused support.
Preferred
• Full UK driving licence (to drive Motability vehicle)
• Experience with physio programmes, education support, or admin tasks
• Understanding of independent living support