Personal Care Assistant for gentleman with Cerebral Palsy, Bristol from £13.20 an hour
Employer:
UKCIL
Location:
BRISTOL, BS16
Pay:
£12.71 to £12.71 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
03/12/2026
About this job
Personal Care Assistant for gentleman with Cerebral Palsy, Bristol from £13.20 an hour
Reference: 92b3545d Personal Care Assistant for gentleman with Cerebral Palsy, Bristol I’m a man in my early 30’s living in Fishponds, Bristol looking for Personal Assistant(s)to join my team of Personal Assistants.
The successful applicant(s) will need to cover regular shifts each week; they will need to provide my personal care and support me to live independently in my home.
I am looking for people who are caring, friendly, patient and who can understand and deliver the needs required.
I am looking for physical support as well as companionship for community activities and social outings.
I am mad about sport
- love to watch sport on TV, see it live and talk about it!
I have season tickets for both my local football and cricket clubs, which I attend regularly.
I play Boccia once a week at a local club & also attend weekly training sessions
- entering regional & national competitions.
I like to swim at least twice a week and enjoy trips to the cinema, theatre and socialising at the local pub with friends and companions.
I would like the opportunity to get more involved in the local community.
I use a powered wheelchair all the time for my mobility due to Cerebral Palsy.
We operate a 7 day a week 3-week Rota
- Shift 1 is 0800 - 1900 = 11 hours Shift 2 is 1900 - 0800 = 13 hours this includes a sleep night We have vacancies for the following shifts: Week 1: Wednesday 1900
- Thursday 0800 Thursday 1900
- Thursday 0800 Thursday 1900
- Friday 0800 Saturday 1900
- Sunday 0800 . Shift 1 0800 - 1900 paid at £13.20 per hour Shift 2 1900 - 0800 4 hours paid at £13.20 and 9 hours paid at £12.71 per hour through the PAYE scheme.
This is not a cash in hand position.
The successful applicant will need to be reliable, organised, and have a flexible approach to work.
My carers should work together and be open to covering one another during sickness and holidays, as required.
As a Personal Care Assistant your job will be to provide personal care:
- Toileting
- Showering/shaving
- Dressing
- Support into wheelchair
- Encourage exercise at home on my bike
- Administer Medication
- Meals, inc assistance to cut foods
- Nighttime Sleep in Care
- Assistance with toileting when required.
- Food shopping
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Laundry Includes Social duties
- To be a Companion at social events and activities
- Using public transport Previous experience is desirable.
There will be an opportunity to take up appropriate training
- e.g. in mobility handling etc, to help you fully in your role.
Please note that due to COVID19 some training may be online.
Ideal Candidate: An understanding of social care, patience & good communications skills, responsible, confident, sociable & reliable.
Fun personality, sense of humour & a relaxed attitude.
Clean & tidy in both appearance & ways and have a full clean driving licence.
Essential Criteria: You must be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, pushing and bending.
You do not have to be physically strong to do this, but it does help, as does good general health.
You must have good communication skills and fluent in English language.
You must have good communication skills and fluent in English language.
You must be able to cook healthy meals and be comfortable in doing personal care.
You must respect my privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality.
You must be a non-smoker.
You must be legally able to work in the UK. Proof of ID, two references and a full DBS check will be required, before anyone is hired.
Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care
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Personal Care Assistant for gentleman with Cerebral Palsy, Bristol from £13.20 an hour employer: UKCIL
At UKCIL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the unique contributions of our team members. Working as a Personal Assistant in Bedale offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a young person's life while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises flexibility and personal growth. With competitive pay, reimbursed expenses for activities, and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
