Personal assistant job vacancies
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West Northamptonshire Council advertises personal assistant vacancies on behalf of people who require assistance with care at home or while they're out and about.
Some of our vacancies require that you have a full driving licence and a car. This information is outlined within the roles.
When you have identified a role that you wish to apply for, please take note of the job reference number. You will need it when submitting your application.
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Please quote the job reference in the online form when making your application.
If you have previously applied for a position on this page and have opted to join the PA register then please email [email protected] quoting the job reference number to express your interest rather than completing a further application.
Vacancies in the Northampton area (NN3)
Job details
Position
Personal Assistant
Job reference
AK06/20/UL
Hours
6 to 8 hours per week worked afternoons after 4:30pm (after school), which could include doubled hours during school holiday.
Rate
£10.42 per hour pay rate may be higher based on experience.
Area
Northampton (NN3 Area)
About the employer
The employer is the parent of a 8 year old autistic boy with limited understanding.
An experienced special needs tutor for 1:1 support, who will be able to help him use pecs for communication.
Main duties
- to assist the employer’s son with outdoor activities in the garden, or out walking
- to assists the employer’s son with indoor activities such as puzzles, painting etc.
- occasional help/supervision with showering, dressing, toileting and feeding (with mother present at all times)
- a full clean driving license and use a car is essential
- any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant
Additional employment information
The successful applicant will have experience with autistic children. Must be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting independence but also able to take instruction.
A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the employer’s son with activities are needed with a willingness to help him explore new activities, joining in when appropriate.
Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.
Please note this role is subject to satisfactory disclosure from DBS checks.
Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting.
West Northamptonshire Council is not the employer.
Position
Personal Assistant
Job reference
AK06/20/GM
Hours
8-10 hrs a week / weekends (2-3 days a week for 2-4 hours or flexibility according to availability). Hours can be increased during school holidays.
Rate
£12 per hour
Area
Northampton (NN3 Area)
About the employer
The employer is a family of a 9-year-old autistic boy who starts saying some words.
An experienced special needs tutor for 1:1 support to very happy boy.
Main Duties
- To assist the employer’s son with outdoor activities in the garden or out walking
- To assist the employer’s son with indoor activities such as puzzles, painting etc
- Occasional help or supervision with taking shower, dressing up, using a toilet and feeding with mother to be present at all times
- Preferable person will have a full clean driving licence and a car but this is not essential
- Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant
Additional employment information
The successful applicant will have experience with autistic children. Must be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s son independence but also able to take instruction.
A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the employer’s son with activities are needed with a willingness to help him explore new activities, joining in when appropriate.
Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.
Please note this role is subject to satisfactory disclosure from DBS checks.
Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. West Northamptonshire Council is not the employer.
Position
Personal Assistant
Job reference
GJ08/23/GM
Hours
6 hours per week during school term and 8hrs during school holiday.
Rate
£10.42 per hour.
Area
Northampton (NN3 Area)
About the employer
Looking for Female PA to support 7-year-old with ASD who is nonverbal.
The working pattern is subject to change in 48 hours’ notice examples of this can be as follows:
Saturday 10:30am to 1:30pm and Sunday 9am to midday
Saturday 9am to 3pm
Sunday 9am to 3pm
Main duties
- To assist the employer’s son with outdoor activities like walks around local parks with push chair provided, swimming or trampolining
- Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant
- The applicant will need to be available over the weekend who is flexible, full licence - also, able to provide clear concise communication regarding the child and attend meetings about the child
Additional employment information
The successful applicant will have experience with autistic children. Must be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting independence but also able to take instruction.
A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the employer’s daughter with activities are needed with a willingness to help him explore new activities, joining in when appropriate.
Must be flexible, trustworthy, and active with a good sense of humour.
This role is subject to satisfactory disclosure from DBS checks.
You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.
Position
Personal Assistant
Job reference
MR03/24JH
Hours
6 hours term-time; 10 hours non term-time.
Applications invited from people able to work part of these hours as available.
Rate
£11.44 per hour
Area
Northampton (NN3 Area)
About the employer
A young man, M, 17 years of age needs support to engage in energetic leisure activities, giving the employer, his full time carer and mother, occasional respite from her caring role.
A personal assistant is sought to support M. The likely candidate will share M’s interest in physical exercise, able and willing to join in with him at times.
Main duties
To accompany, and possibly join in with, M in his favourite pastimes at the gym , trampolining and other physically active pursuits.
- ensure his safety at all times as M has limited awareness of dangers when out in the community
- supporting with M’s access of the local community
- any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.
Additional employment information
The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, and resilient to his occasional challenging behaviours.
A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist and supervise M with his interests is needed with a willingness to help him explore new activities, joining in when appropriate.
Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.
Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.
Vacancies in the Northampton area (NN4)
Position
Personal Assistant / Care assistant
Job reference
SW11/04JH Sun
Hours
10 Hours per week worked each Sunday from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Rate
£15 per hour
Area
Northampton (NN4 Area)
About the employer
The employer is a young man with learning difficulties and sometimes challenging behaviours. He lives in the family home, employing a team of support workers throughout the week.
He has no road sense or stranger danger awareness and so supervision at all times while out of the home to ensure his safety is essential.
A vacancy for a Sunday worker has arisen. Other shifts may be available after satisfactory completion of a probationary period.
Main duties
- Supervise the employer while he has his breakfast and other morning routines
- Help with cleaning and tidying the kitchen afterwards, as necessary
- Drive the employer on outings to country parks and other outdoor leisure venues
- Supervise his lunchtimes and support as with breakfast
- Drive the employer on outings in the afternoon as above
- Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.
Additional employment information
The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support and preferably experienced with managing challenging behaviours. These present mainly as stubbornness and not physical challenges.
A driver with full driving licence, aged 25 years plus for insurance purposes, is essential to drive the employer in his mobility car.
Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.
Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.
See care vacancies in North Northamptonshire.
Last updated 17 October 2024