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Job Title: Male Personal Assistant.
Location: Nantwich, CW5.
Hourly Rate: £14.
Hours: 6 hours per week.


Purpose of the role:
Male personal assistant required for a lovely young gentleman in the CW5 area. This gentleman has a good sense of humour with a lovely nature. PA must be a driver and have own vehicle.  

Main Duties

  • Going to the cinema and bowling

  • Enjoys football

  • Be able to have good communication skills

  • Work closely with family

Please note – This gentleman will be away over Christmas time and summer holidays.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • Driving licence with own transport.

  • Assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.

  • My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work.

  • My personal assistant should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE560430

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Wilmslow, SK9.

Hourly Rate: £13.50.

Hours: 9 hours per week (Ad-hoc)

Purpose of the job

To support a woman, who lives in the Wilmslow Area. To provide support during school holidays and to cover for sickness and holidays.

Main Duties

  • To assist with accessing the local community.

  • To assist with medical appointments.

  • Light housework duties and day to day living tasks.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.

  • My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work.

  • My personal assistant should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

  • This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives"

Job Reference: CHE563694

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 Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Knutsford, WA16.

Hourly Rate: £14.30.

Hours: 16 hours per week.

Monday – Friday: Hours to be shared between two Personal Assistants (further breakdown can be given upon request and will be discussed at interview)

Purpose of the job

We are looking for 2 Personal Assistants to provide companionship and person-centered support to a friendly, sociable gentleman living with Alzheimer’s disease, enabling him to remain active and independent and engaged in the activities he enjoys.


The successful Personal Assistant will build a trusting relationship with a gentleman who has a great sense of humour, enjoys a laugh, and doesn’t take anything seriously. He can occasionally be cheeky, so a confident, easy-going person who doesn’t take offence easily and can respond with warmth and good humour would be an ideal match.

He is very family-oriented and benefits from encouragement to maintain his daily routine, independence, and wellbeing.
This position would suit someone who is compassionate, patient and reliable. Experience supporting people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia is an advantage as is Spanish-speaking skills, although they are not essential.

Main Duties

The role focuses on supporting him to continue enjoying everyday life, including food preparation, gardening, watching football, spending time outdoors, and taking part in social and community Alzheimer’s friendly activities.

  • Provide companionship and consistent social interaction to support wellbeing.

  • Provide gentle prompting and support for personal care routines, including encouragement to maintain regular toilet breaks.

  • Meal preparation to ensure eats nutritional meals.

  • Support medication prompts and reminders to ensure medications are taken as prescribed.

  • Engage in conversation and day-to-day activities in a positive and respectful manner.

  • Support participation in hobbies and interests including cooking, gardening, and social outings e.g. Alzheimer’s cafe/singing group.

  • Assist with meal preparation and shared cooking activities.

  • Support light household tasks through supervised, guided participation (e.g. tidying, cleaning, laundry), with the aim of promoting independence and maintaining routine.

  • Accompany to appointments, walks, and community or social activities.

  • Support in maintaining a structured and safe daily routine.

  • Provide gentle prompting, reassurance, and encouragement where required.

  • Observe and report any changes in mood, behaviour, or wellbeing to family members.


The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.


Personal Assistant Specification

  • Promote independence, dignity, and a person-centred approach at all times

  • Be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • Needs to have a full clean driving license and access to own vehicle with business insurance

  • Has experience supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia (desirable)

  • Be calm, patient, and able to respond appropriately to changing moods or behaviours

  • Has a good sense of humour and is comfortable with a client who can be playful and occasionally cheeky

  • Builds rapport easily and enjoys meaningful conversation and companionship

  • Is reliable, trustworthy, and consistent in their approach

  • Has Spanish language skills (desirable but not essential)

  • Has a warm, friendly personality and enjoys being active and engaging in shared activities

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through the employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE564139

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Congleton, CW12.

Hourly Rate: £14.

Hours: Every other Wednesday - Flexible hours to be discussed at interview.

Purpose of the job

Personal assistant required for a young gentleman in CW12 area. This young gentleman has selective autism and his personal assistant would need to support him to build communication and independence. 

Main Duties

  • Building confidence.

  • Life skill.

  • Supporting to develop independence and communication through activities.

  • Going out for meals.

  • Using public transport.

  • Going to the cinema.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • My personal assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My personal assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My personal assistant will need to be patient to understand my needs and requests and build communication with me over time.

  • My personal assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition and be able to work well independently.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers.  Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE561739

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Wilmslow, SK9.

Hourly Rate: £14.25.

Hours: 15 hours per week.

Alternate weekends, some evenings and school holidays. There is some flexibility over days and times.

Purpose of the job
I am a young lady who seeks a Personal Assistant in the Wilmslow area. I have complex physical and developmental needs, and it will be necessary to help me with personal care.

Main Duties

  • To provide 1:1 care to access the community outside the home, and sometimes to stay with me in the home.

  • Take me out bowling or other events in the evening.

  • Take me to a café or shopping on occasional weekend days.

  • Take me on occasional outings further afield at the weekend, for example a trip to the seaside or wildlife/ nature park.

  • Assist me to access the outdoors with wheelchair walks or walks using my walking frame.

  • Assist with my personal care.

  • Administer medication where prescribed.

  • In the event of a seizure, follow Epilepsy Management Plan.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Person Specification

  • My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must be able to drive and have a full clean driving licence (car available)

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.

  • My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers.  Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE550078

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Chorley, CW5.

Hourly Rate: £13.

Hours: 8 hours per day – flexible hours and Job share considered. 

Purpose of the job
Personal Assistant (PA) required for a gentleman who lives in a rural location - CW5 area, who was born with a syndrome with a severe learning disability. As a result of this syndrome, this gentleman requires supervision 24 hours a day and has a compromised immune system.

This post is to join a team of PA’s.

Main Duties

  • All aspects of Personal Care.

  • Domestic Duties: Support with cooking and service nutritious meals and snacks, cleaning, changing linen, laundry, ironing (These duties may vary from day-to-day.

  • I like painting, watching DVD’s, listening to music, and going for a short walk.

  • Social Duties: Attend medical appointments with me.

  • Support me to keep in touch and socialise with family and friends

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • Driving licence with own transport (Essential)

  • My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.

  • My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives"

Job Reference: CHE529614

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Sandbach, CW11.

Hourly Rate: £14.

Hours: Approx 3 hours per week - Usually one afternoon per week on a Tuesday preferably (or Monday/Wednesday)

Additional hours will be available during school holidays.

Purpose of the role: 

Personal assistant required within the Sandbach area to assist with various aspects of my daily life. Supporting with physical and mental wellbeing.

You would be part of a small team working with me individually. I am looking for someone who is flexible, reliable and local to Sandbach. 

Main Duties

  • Taking me to and supporting me during appointments

  • Provide transport to visit my parents (2.5 miles away)

  • Support me with shopping and going to social situations

  • Taking me to leisure centre to go swimming

  • Fetching/ preparing food for me and ensuring I have taken my medication

  • Helping me to be organised

  • Assistance with household tasks

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • Drivers licence essential with own car and appropriate insurance.

  • My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.

  • My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives"

Job Reference: CHE541782

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Crewe, CW1.

Hourly Rate: £13.

Hours: 9 hours per week: 3 hours x 3 days - Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Purpose of the job

Personal assistant required to support a lady in CW2 area. This lady is 53 years old, living in her own home with her 27-year-old son. This lady has an acquired brain injury, epilepsy (controlled by medication) and diabetes. She manages own medication for both conditions.


The presenting problems related to the client’s medical conditions are:

  • Poor memory function.

  • Reactive behaviour due to misinterpreting the behaviour of others or as a response to something perceived as negative.

  • Inability to ‘forward plan’ or understand consequences of behaviour.

Main Duties

  • General housework duties including changing beds and cleaning windows.

  • Preparing shopping list and completing on-line shopping.

  • Cooking and preparing meals.

  • Making appointments.

  • Order repeat prescriptions.

  • Accompany client to dental appointments.

  • Help with budgeting and banking.

  • Help with applying for/renewing benefits.

  • Help with ordering and wrapping presents.

  • Gardening.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

Essential:

  • Patience

  • Understanding of the needs of people with a disability

  • Good communicator

  • Ability to work alongside client to support her independence

  • Methodical and organised

  • Ability to cook

  • Assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of ABIs

  • Experience of working with someone with an ABI

  • Knowledge and experience of diabetes

  • Full driving licence and car owner.


My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.


“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE532794

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Job Title: Female Personal Assistant.

Location: Crewe, CW1.

Hourly Rate: £14.

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Working Pattern

3 hours every Tuesday and 4 .5 hours every Thursday.

Specific times will be discussed at interview.

Purpose of the job

Female personal assistant required for a lovely lady who lives in CW1 area to support with daily care needs and going out in the community.

Main Duties

  • Prompting with personal care, eating and drinking

  • Supporting with social interaction 

  • Accompanying to appointments when applicable 

  • Support during Autistic shutdowns/meltdowns

  • Promote independence and confidence 

  • Support emotional wellbeing and mental health

  • Going out in the community

  • Building a rapport with client

  • Encouraging with daily living

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

Essential:

  • Driving licence with own transport.

  • Good understanding of autistic shutdowns and meltdowns in adults and confident with supporting during this (either through training or experience)

  • Previous experience supporting adults with complex mental health

  • Previous experience supporting adults with autism

  • Previous experience as a PA

Desirable but not essential:

  • Understanding of Fibromyalgia and/or previous experience supporting

  • Understanding of ADHD and/or previous experience

  • Basic understanding of BSL

  • First aid trained

Personal qualities:

  • Assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • Must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives"

Job Reference: CHE562197

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Tarporley, CW6

Hourly Rate: £15.31 (this can be negotiable for the right candidate)

Hours: 15 hours per week.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a reliable personal assistant to provide daily support for a highly intelligent, friendly 41-year-old married mother following a brain injury.

This is secondary to recent autoimmune inflammatory illness. The illness is stable with current medication regime but requires regular follow ups. No personal or childcare is required.

Guidance has been provided by a neuropsychologist using a cognitive rehabilitation approach and there will be opportunity for guidance and reviewing of the strategies suggested.

Work is primarily in and around the individual’s home and surrounding community in the CW6 area near Bunbury.

Main Duties

  • Practical support following neuropsychological recommendations to support her attention and executive functioning abilities in day-to-day life e.g. help with organisation of activities, activity planning, practical problem solving to help her successfully engage in activities she values (health/fitness classes, being outdoors in nature, horse riding, dog walking, family).

  • Provide companionship and emotional support

  • Always ensure the individual’s safety.

  • Help with light housekeeping tasks related to the individual’s living space.

  • Maintain confidentiality and respect the individual’s dignity and independence.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • Patient, empathetic and a calm demeanour

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Valid driver’s license (as transportation is required for the role)

  • Must be comfortable around a friendly dog and ideally horses.

  • My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect privacy and always maintain dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition. You must be able to work well independently.

  • My Personal assistant is accountable in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what needs are and listen to directions and requests.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places lives"

Job Reference: CHE553179

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Crewe, CW2.

Hourly Rate: £13.

Hours: 18 hours per week – over 3-4 days (Morning, lunchtime and evening calls required)

Purpose of the role

Personal assistant required for a lady in CW2 area to support with daily tasks and light housework. Experience preferred but not essential. DBS check will need to be carried out before starting employment.

Main Duties:

  • Personal Care: Assisting in and out of bed & dressing 

  • Mobility Support: Helping client move around their home, transferring from bed to walking frame, and accompanying them on walks when necessary

  • Household Duties: Cleaning, laundry, washing dishes, loading dishwasher, making beds, vacuum cleaning, washing floors and maintaining a safe home environment

  • Meal Preparation: Cooking nutritious meals and drinks

  • Medication & Health Monitoring: Prompting medication, administering eye drops and reporting changes in physical or mental health

  • Companionship: Providing emotional support, chatting, and sharing

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • Compassion & Empathy: A genuine desire to help people is essential.

  • My Personal Assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My Personal Assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My Personal Assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition

  • Reliability & Time Management: Punctuality is vital for medication timing and care.

  • My Personal Assistant must be able to work well independently.

  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work with client, family, and healthcare professionals.

  • My Personal Assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests

  • Cooking skills: must be able to prepare and cook meals from fresh ingredients

  • Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing needs or schedules.

  • Physical Fitness: Ability to assist with duties as described.

  • Qualifications: previous experience is valued but not essential

  • A valid drivers license and own transportation to get to the clients home is required

  • DBS check will be required - The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers.  Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE562173

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Nantwich, Stapeley, CW5.

Hourly Rate: £20.

Hours: 2-6 Hours per week (including weekends)

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an energetic and patient individual to provide respite care for our 18 year old son. He has complex needs and is non-verbal. The goal is to provide him with independence outside the family home.

Main Duties

  • Providing 1 to 1 support during outings

  • Assisting with feeding and intimate care when required

  • Ensuring a safe environment: Our son loves to go walking, swimming and he enjoys activities that are sensory related such as music.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • Previous experience with learning disabilities is preferred but not essential

  • We are looking for someone who is patient, kind and trustworthy

  • Driving licence with own transport

  • Personal assistant must respect our son's privacy and always maintain his dignity

  • Assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition

  • You must be able to work well independently

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers.  Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE562323

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Crewe, CW1.

Hourly Rate: £14.25 & £114.25 for night-shifts.

Hours: 12 hour day & Night Shifts.

Purpose of the role

X2 Personal Assistants required in Crewe, CW1.

I am 34 years young, I have a good sense of humor, and I am registered blind. I need support from my Personal Assistant so that I can be as independent as possible. I have 2 young children. It is very important to me that my personal assistant who supports me is happy to work with children and is an animal lover.

I am creative and I enjoy making crafts such as card making and scrapbooking. I also enjoy gardening and will require support from my personal assistant to assist me with my hobbies and interests.

PLEASE NOTE - My assistant will need to have access to their own car with business insurance cover and have a clean driving license.

Main Duties

  • To assist me with meal preparation and cooking.
    To assist me with general household chores such as housework and laundry.

  • To take me out in the personal assistants' own car to support me with social interaction or to attend appointments. Own car and business insurance required

  • To support me with my hobbies and interests.
    To assist me with shopping when required.

  • Night shifts may also be required as and when this is needed.

  • To support me looking after my young children – This will include general duties to support me with this, such as assisting to take my child to nursery and back, helping with changing nappies etc.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; I may on occasions reasonably request additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification

  • Driving licence with own transport.

  • Assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.
    My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers.  Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE529123

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Macclesfield, SK11.

Hours: Part-time hours as detailed below.

Hourly Rates:
Weekdays- £13.80 per hour.
Weekends - £14.80 per hour.
Nights - £90.00 per night.
Bank Holidays - £2 per hour supplement.

Working Pattern:

I operate a 4-week rota with a team of 5-6 carers. Currently the shifts I am looking to fill are;

  • Weeks 1 and 2 – Thursday 5pm to Friday 5pm (1 day, 1 night)

  • Weeks 3 and 4 – Thursday 5pm to Sunday 9am (2 days, 3 nights)

These shifts include sleeping nights. There would also be the occasional shift to cover other carers when they are on holiday or off sick.

These shifts could also be covered by two carers seeking less hours.

Purpose of the role

A 53-year-old, sociable and outgoing, physically disabled man with Cerebral Palsy based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, seeks reliable carer(s) to join his care team to assist with daily activities to maintain an independent life.

I live independently in a bungalow on the outskirts of Macclesfield, so ideally you would need a car to drive to work although there is a bus service to Macclesfield and Leek.

My speech is generally understood by those close to me but I also use a communication device and some adapted sign language.

I use an electric wheelchair and have an adapted vehicle with a ramp so that I can travel in my wheelchair. I have a manual wheelchair when needed.

I enjoy socialising, including meals and drinks out, attending the Wheelies Sports Club on Saturdays and Stockport’s Boccia club on Sundays. I also
enjoy visiting friends and family, days out and shopping.

My team of carers have been with me between 5 and 30 years so turnover is low. I am looking for carers where I can form a great friendship as they
become my extended family.

Main Duties

  • Assistance with personal care, including washing, shaving, toileting, bathing
    and dressing etc.

  • Cooking / preparation of all of my food and drinks

  • Laundry

  • Housework (tidying, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, washing up etc)

  • Shopping for food, clothing and items for the house (usually a joint activity)

  • Driving to social outings, appointments, shopping etc.


Personal Assistant Specification

  • Reliable with good timekeeping

  • Trustworthy and honest

  • Flexible and patient

  • Sociable and outgoing

  • Good sense of humour / cheerful

  • Computer literacy would be an advantage

  • Non-smoker preferred

  • Clean driving licence essential

  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

  • Previous experience of care work is an advantage but training provided

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”

Job Reference: CHE527888

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Job Title: Personal Assistant.

Location: Macclesfield, SK10.

Hourly Rate: £15 per hour, plus weekend enhancement.

Hours: Various Hours - Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun.

Purpose of the role


Are you a skilled compassionate Personal Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role in private care?

Join a dedicated team to support a young, vibrant male individual with a physical disability. Your role will focus on promoting his independence and ensuring a comfortable, safe and positive living environment through respect, sensitivity and a good sense of humour!

Key responsibilities:
• Assist with mobility, including hoisting to/from bed, shower chair and wheelchair.
• Provide personal hygiene care such as showering, shaving and dressing.
• Prepare and serve light breakfasts, and dinners.
• Support toileting routines, with flexibility to leave/return as required.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a pleasant environment.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Typical routine:
Morning call 1: Assist with getting up and transitioning to a shower chair to the toilet.
Morning call 2: Showering, transitioning via ceiling track hoist. Dressing. Transitioning to power wheelchair.
Tea: Prepare and serve a meal.
Evening: Assist with getting ready for bed, including hoisting and changing clothes.

Skills and Qualifications required:
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one (funded)
• Experience with hoisting (training available)
• Strong communication and listening skills
• A collaborative and flexible approach to teamwork
• High integrity and maturity
Skills desirable:
• Familiarity with power wheelchairs
• Interest in film, TV and theatre
• A great sense of humour


Personal Assistant Specification

  • My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

  • My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.

  • My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.

  • You must be able to work well independently.

  • My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

  • The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.

“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives.

Job Reference: CHE542928

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