Personal Assistant / One-to-One Support
Accrington Area | Permanent Part-Time | 15–18 Hours per Week
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
We are seeking a kind, reliable, and compassionate individual with a calm nature and a smart professional presentation, to support a friendly, cheerful and engaging gentleman in his late 30s with a young at heart outlook.
He has a physical disability that affects bone strength and uses a specialist wheelchair and adapted vehicle to maintain his independence and everyday lifestyle.
About the role / Working Environment
This role offers a steady routine within a calm, relaxed and welcoming home environment. You’ll be supporting a consistent daily structure, with daily activities and enjoyable outings.
It is well-suited to someone looking for structured part-time hours, including parents seeking to fit work around school runs and childcare commitments, offering a healthy work-life balance.
The service user lives with his mother and takes pride in maintaining a clean, tidy home, adapted vehicle and smart personal presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Driving an adapted (automatic) vehicle
- Providing personal care, including toileting, bathing, and dressing
- Supporting daily routines, activities and outings
- Accompanying to appointments
- Light household tasks and general errands
Activities May Include
- Scenic drives, and local seaside trips
- Café visits, garden centres, and local attractions
- Park walks, and community activities
- Seasonal events, shows, and entertainment
Driving Requirements
- Full UK clean driving licence is required
- Confidence behind the wheel and a genuine passion for driving
- Full insurance is provided to drive the adapted vehicle
Choose a Fixed Schedule That Works for You
Schedule 1 - 15 hours per week
- Wednesdays: 09:00 - 15:00 (every week, 6 hours)
- Fridays: 09:00 - 15:00 (every week, 6 hours)
- Sundays: 14:00 - 20:00 (alternate weeks, 6 hours)
Schedule 2 - 18 hours per week
- Wednesdays: 09:00 - 15:30 (every week, 6.5 hours)
- Fridays: 09:00 - 15:30 (every week, 6.5 hours)
- Sundays: 15:00 - 20:00 (every week, 5 hours)
We are open to flexible adjustments where possible, provided the service user’s needs are met.
Training and Benefits
- Full paid training, including moving and handling and first aid.
- Paid DBS check
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Fixed, permanent part-time hours
- Supportive working environment
- A meaningful role where your work makes a real difference.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Patient, respectful and dependable
- Reliable and punctual
- Organised, proactive and able to use initiative
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Confident driving on motorways
- Looking for a long-term role
Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided. A positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to learn are essential.
All employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check and a clean UK driving licence.
Location Requirement
Applicants should ideally live within approximately 12 miles of Accrington.
Flexible or immediate start available for the successful candidate.
If you’re looking for a meaningful, long-term part-time role where you can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants are kindly asked to submit only one application.
Pay: £13.30-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 18.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Please provide your email address?
- Please indicate your preferred schedule? 1/2
Experience:
- Driving: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
