People Plus Group LTD • Bristol, SGC, BS15
About this role
Job Title
Personal Assistant (PA)
Location
Alans home and local community BS15 AREA.
Hours
6 hours per week
Pay
£12.40 per hour (rate will be reviewed in April in line with the National Living Wage)
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About the Role
A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support Alan, who lives independently in his own home.
Alan is looking for a reliable, friendly, and compassionate individual to support him to maintain his independence, access the community, and manage day-to-day tasks. His current PA is leaving, and he is looking for someone to take over these hours.
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Key Duties
Provide prompting and encouragement with personal care (Alan is physically independent)
Support with medication reminders (Alan self-administers but may forget)
Assist with light household tasks and encourage maintaining a safe, tidy home
Support with shopping and errands
Assist Alan to access the community, including
Weekly bowls sessions with his father
Weekly karaoke sessions (when possible)
Support attendance at medical appointments
Assist with basic correspondence where required
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About Alan
Alan lives at home and values his independence. It is very important to him to remain living in his own home and continue his usual routines and social activities.
Alan has Parkinsons disease and takes regular medication, including via a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube
He is independent with medication but benefits from prompts and reminders
Alan is mobile and walks independently, though he feels his mobility has declined recently
His home includes adaptations such as a level access shower, shower chair, and grab rails
Alan has a reduced appetite but is independent with eating
He is supported informally by his son, who works full-time
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Person Specification
Essential
Kind, patient, and respectful approach
Ability to encourage independence
Good communication skills
Reliable and punctual
Understanding of confidentiality and dignity
Desirable
Experience supporting someone with Parkinsons disease
Awareness of PEG feeding (training can be provided)
Driver preferred for community access and appointments
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Additional Information
This role is subject to satisfactory references
Training can be provided where required
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Summary
This is a rewarding opportunity to support someone to remain independent in their own home and stay connected to their community. The role focuses on encouragement, companionship, and practical support rather than hands-on care.
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To apply
Please provide details of your experience and availability.
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 PeoplePlus