Personal Assistant – Buckinghamshire (MK18)
£22 per hour | Regular ongoing visits | Flexible visit availability
We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant to join an established support team assisting a friendly gentleman in his own home in the MK18 area.
The client has a great sense of humour and enjoys watching television, completing puzzles, discussing current affairs and having a good chat. He values consistency and enjoys building positive relationships with the people who support him.
Visit Times
- 8:00am–9:00am
- 2:00pm–3:00pm
- 8:00pm–9:00pm
There is flexibility to discuss which visits you are available to cover.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting with personal care and dressing
- Catheter care, including managing leg and night bags
- Supporting safe mobility and reducing falls risks
- Preparing simple home-cooked meals and refreshments
- Medication prompting
- Light household tasks and laundry
- Ensuring the client’s call alarm is worn and accessible
- Providing companionship, reassurance and conversation
- Supporting the client to maintain his routines and independence
The client is very hard of hearing and does not routinely wear hearing aids. Clear, patient and respectful communication is therefore essential.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience supporting adults in their own homes
- Has experience with catheter care, including leg and night bags
- Understands falls prevention and safe mobility
- Is reliable and committed to attending agreed visits
- Is kind, patient and enjoys building genuine relationships
- Can work independently while communicating effectively with the wider PA team
What We Offer
- £22 per hour
- Regular, ongoing visits
- Flexible visit availability
- The opportunity to join an established and supportive PA team
- Consistent working arrangements with a client who values familiar faces
- A rewarding role helping someone remain independent in their own home
Apply today if you are a caring and dependable Personal Assistant looking for regular work in the MK18 area.
Apply Now
If you are a compassionate, reliable and experienced Personal Assistant who can provide calm, respectful and consistent support, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
- Knowledge of Adult Safeguarding
- Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Self-employed (or willing to become self-employed – we can guide you)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (issued within 12 months OR on the Update Service
NEXT STEP (Required to be introduced as an option to this client)
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Ilarna: Support that helps clients live well at home
Job Types: Temporary, Freelance
Pay: £20.00-£22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate issued within the last 12 months; OR a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate issued more than 12 months ago with a subscription to the DBS Update Service online?
- Are you currently self-employed, or open to becoming a self-employed Personal Assistant?
- Please could you confirm whether you are able to cover all sessions if selected by the client?
If not, please indicate at this time which days you are available and which of the sessions you are available to take on?
- How many years experience do you have supporting people with medication management, including pain management?
- Do you have any formal Manual Handling training or certifications?
- Are you happy you have the skills required to safely complete all elements of the support being requested? Please answer yes, or list any areas you are unsure about.
- How long would it take you to get to this client's property in Buckingham, MK18 from your address?
- Do you drive, have a current valid UK drivers licence, and have access to a vehicle to attend people's homes? If not, please advise how you would attend this client's address in Buckingham, MK18 and confirm you could do so consistently, punctually, and reliably.
Experience:
- Catheter care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
