Personal Assistant

We are on a mission to reinvent the future of care, so communities are supported to thrive, and all members of the care ecosystem are valued.

We are looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide 1-1 support for a young woman in Oxford.

To ensure their comfort and wellbeing this role is only open to Female candidates.

Here at BelleVie Care, we are looking for people who know how a simple cuppa can warm the heart. That the power of a compliment can make someone’s day. By just holding a hand, teasing out a smile, or sharing a laugh can mean the world to someone.

It’s this compassion and hidden talent that you don’t think are worth putting on a cv, the parts of you that never really get to shine in your current job, the skills you don’t even know are perfect for care, that we seek out so we can ensure that the people we support can live their best lives.

If you’re someone whose warmth and kindness shines through, and who embraces their local community spirit we’d love to hear from you. Because, these are the things we value too. Be part of the community that values all of you. Be part of BelleVie Care.

Responsibilities and Duties

What would you actually do as a Personal Assistant?

The PA will support the individual to maintain her independence while studying Biomedical Science at University.

Support will include:

• Approximately 7.5 hours per week part time role (this could increase if you also wanted to pick up domiciliary care shifts supporting other clients but that isn't essential).
• Flexibility to support additional hours occasionally depending on health, university commitments or appointments.
• Morning support to get up, organised and ready for university.
• Prompting and support with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Weekly support with showering and hair washing.
• Monthly support collecting prescriptions or medication.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests, including:

- Going for walks.

- Visiting train stations or train-related outings.

- Cheerleading activities where appropriate.

- Playing Nintendo Switch.

- Visiting cafe?s, shops or other community activities.

• Supporting organisation, planning and establishing routines.
• Encouraging confidence and independence rather than taking over tasks.
• Manage your time well, and use it in the best way to support her to achieve the outcomes she wants.
• Bring your whole self to work – your talents, interests, and passions. Be creative in the way you work to support
• Keep all information up to date – relating to the people you support, and your team.
• Provide safe, person-centred, compassionate support and work within team agreement.
• Keep learning and developing individually and as a team so we can keep improving and be the best we can be.
• If you would like to cover shifts supporting our other clients that is also an option, although it is not essential.

If you have never done support work before – we will provide you with all of the training and support you need. We hire people based on values, personality and attitude rather than experience.

If you have worked in support before – we will provide you with all the training and structures you need to work differently.

Requirements of the role

• For this specific role we require a female PA due to a justified occupational requirement. This is based on a request from the person that we support, to ensure their comfort and wellbeing.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• No care experience is required, full training is provided.
• Compassion, respect and a desire to support someone in your community.
• Punctuality, reliability and consistency.
• Friendly, kind, patient and approachable with a good sense of humour.
• Trustworthy.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Able to encourage independence while providing the right level of support, a supportive companion while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Comfortable supporting someone with Autism, ADHD, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and a history of an eating disorder, respectful of neurodiversity and individual differences.
• Understanding that routines, consistency and predictability are important.
• Willing to provide discreet personal care support
• Happy to accompany or encourage community activities and hobbies.
• Respectful of confidentiality, dignity and personal boundaries, positive, encouraging and motivating without being pushy.
• Able to adapt to changing needs and provide reassurance during periods of increased anxiety or stress, or if plans change or routines become difficult.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting or knowledge of neurodivergent individuals, chronic health conditions, sensory differences, eating disorder recovery and trauma-informed approaches.
• Shares similar interests or is genuinely interested in learning about hers.
• Able to work flexibly if additional support hours are occasionally needed.

What We Offer

• Real Living Wage employer, £14.43 per hour for time spent supporting our client (6 hours per week) and £12.71 per hour for the rest of your time i.e. a 1.5 hour team meeting
• 45p per mile mileage
• Weekly Paid Buddy Time
• A supportive environment, working in a team with a variety of skills and experience who will enable you to be the best you can
• Wellness Activities and Support
• Referral scheme
• Funded Blue Light Card & NACAS membership
• We’ll help you train towards your NVQ if you want to grow your skill sets in care
• Additional voluntary training courses