Purple Match

A personal assistant (PA) is required to support a female client living with chronic illness and depression. The role will help improve the client’s quality of life by assisting with daily tasks, encouraging social interaction, and promoting a more active and healthy lifestyle.

The PA will provide practical assistance with personal care, light household tasks, meal preparation, and occasional outings. The role requires patience, understanding, and the ability to adapt to fluctuating energy levels due to chronic illness.

Right to Work and references will be needed.

• Safeguarding Adults

• Introduction to first aid

• Health and Safety / Moving and handling

Preparing drinks, sandwiches, and some hot meals.

Grocery shopping and occasional outings to cafes or shops.

Encouraging and assisting with personal care (showering, washing hair, dressing).

Assisting with short outdoor walks, either using a walking stick or wheelchair.

Providing companionship and encouraging engagement in hobbies.

Light household tasks, including washing dishes and general tidying.

Assisting with organisation and occasional garden-related tasks (e.g., filling bird feeders).

Must have a full, clean UK driving licence.

Preferably owns a car with business insurance (but will consider candidates with a driving licence who can reliably commute without requiring the client’s car).

Ability to prepare meals.

Understanding of or willingness to research the client’s conditions (including M.E., depression, suspected ADHD, and Asperger’s) to provide effective support.

Ability to listen carefully, follow instructions, and use initiative when needed.