Job reference e408bed1 · Posted 1 July 2026 Care assistant £16/hr ● Bristol, BS15 Hourly pay £16.00 Hours / week 40.0 Weekly pay £640.00 Apply for this job Share Share on X Share by email Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Copy job link Job description Personal Assistant required in BS15 area for 24 hours/ week @ £16/ hour Start date: ASAP Working pattern: Monday to Friday between 12.00- 18.00 Personal Assistant required for a non verbal 43 year old gentleman (J) with Down Syndrome. J lives at home with his parents in Hanham. Main Duties - Personal Care. - Administering medication and support attending medical appointments. - Household tasks: some meal preparation, light cleaning, tidying, ironing and laundry. - J enjoys swimming and has a membership at David Lloyd's. J attends a drama therapy session once a week and like to go out for food and drinks. J also has an annual membership for Wake the Tiger and Slimbridge. About You - You will have good communication skills and will be able to understand non verbal prompts. J is very good at communicating his needs. - Be patient, understanding and empathetic. - Honest, reliable and punctual. - Comfortable around dogs. - A driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive J's car. This is an employed role and attracts the normal statutory rights attached. Skills & support Services Meal PreparationPersonal CareSocial + Leisure activities Transportation Full UK driving license Medical Safe Administration of MedicationContinence Care Availability Times when support is needed. Time MonTueWedThuFriSatSun Morning Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Afternoon Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Evening Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Overnight awake Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Overnight sleep Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Pay & hours The key details for this role. Pay per hour £16.00 Average hours per week 40.0 hours Weekly estimate £640.00 Monthly estimate £2,773.33 Annual estimate £33,280.00 Annual FTE iFull-time equivalent: the estimated annual salary at the same hourly rate, based on 40 hours per week. £33,280.00 Estimated earnings are based on the advertised average weekly hours.