Personal Assistant

Ref: AH1053

Location:

Details

Role

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required

No

Own vehicle needed:

No

Hours per week:

9 hours per week - 3 days 3 hour shifts. Flexible of times and days.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.85

Seeking a personal assistant to provide support with daily tasks and community access. Responsibilities include assisting with shopping, attending appointments, and providing companionship. The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable, and have good communication skills.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administeringMoving and handlingOther relevant duties as requiredLooking after petsBathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplacePatient and possess excellent interpersonal skillsMust be comfortable with petsAble to always work to high standards of health and safety

Some understanding or experience of supporting people with autism

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Last updated: 10 December, 2025