At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with medical appointments, life admin, and meal planning while providing emotional support.
- Company: This role supports a 43-year-old woman with multiple disabilities in Selby, North Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Flexible hours averaging 7-14 per week at a rate of £13.26 per hour.
- Other info: Remote work is possible, but in-person attendance is needed for medical appointments.
- Why this job: Join a meaningful role advocating for health and well-being in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisation, and advocacy skills are essential; enhanced DBS check required.
The predicted salary is between 13.26 - 13.26 £ per hour.
Hours: 7-14 per week, averaged throughout the month (flexible to suit us both).
Rate of Pay: £13.26 per hour.
Area: Selby, North Yorkshire.
Female Personal Assistant (trans and non-binary applicants also welcome).
Hi, I’m a 43‑year‑old woman living with multiple disabilities which include mobility loss, fatigue, and struggles with cognitive and executive function and emotional regulation. I’m quite introverted and I love reading, nature, yoga and meditation, history and archaeology, psychology and human sciences, and learning new things in general. I have a strong sense of fairness and care about human rights and environmental justice. I live at home, no pets, sometimes family members are in the house. I am a wheelchair user when out and about and can get about within the home.
Core Role (7 hours per week):
- Strong communication, organisation, and advocacy skills are essential.
- Part of the core role can be done remotely with in‑person attendance needed at medical appointments and sometimes to check in at home.
- Regular planning meeting with myself.
- I will act as the ‘memory’ in our team and keep track of what needs doing and when.
- Acting on my behalf for life and medical admin.
- Liaising with organisations such as NHS, DWP, Social Services.
- Attendance with me at some medical appointments.
- Planning meals and online shopping.
- Keeping track of meds and supplements including when to order more.
- Other similar tasks to bridge the gaps in my memory, cognitive and executive function, and emotional regulation.
You do not need to have a driving licence but if you do have one I can insure you on my Motability vehicle.
Optional Additional Role (7 more hours per week):
This is an additional role for household tasks and can be done by a second person or by yourself, depending on how many hours you want. This role involves a commitment to being available for 7 hours per week in Selby, over one or two days.
- Batch cooking
- Cleaning
- Laundry
- General household tidying
- Helping me to do things in the garden
- Other general household tasks
You will need an enhanced DBS check for both roles. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
To apply, please send a CV with covering letter. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
Female Personal Assistant – KGNY in Selby employer: £14.50 per hour
This position is based in Selby, North Yorkshire, offering flexible hours to suit both the employer and employee. The role involves supporting a woman with disabilities, focusing on advocacy and emotional regulation during medical interactions.
