Personal Assistant

PA Pages; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal assistance role is available in Trowbridge, focusing on providing support for daily tasks and fostering independence. The ideal candidate will assist with morning routines, medication prompts, and occasional personal care. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, reliability, and a willingness to uphold privacy. A driving license and access to a vehicle is preferred. The position offers flexible hours with a pay rate of £14.20 per hour, suitable for those looking to make a meaningful impact on someone's life.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must possess a driving license and own transportation (preferred).
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with breakfast and medication reminders.
• Help with showering and changing bedding as needed.
• Provide companionship and community support.
• Maintain respect for privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Honesty

Good timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Patient

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Monday 9.30am for 1 hour and 30mins; Tuesday 9.30 for 30mins; Wednesday 9.30 for 30mins; Thursday 9.30 for 1 hour and 30mins; Friday 9.30 for 30mins; Saturday 8.30 for 1 hour.

My name is Grace and I am 28 years old and I live in Holt with my mum and dad. I’m looking for a supportive, friendly person to join me in making the most of my time both at home and in the community. I enjoy going out for coffee, meeting with friends and also have a job on a Saturday working for Barnardo's. When I am home I love nothing more than gaming and I also compose and produce my own electronic music.

Duties include

• I am looking for a PA who can help me on a morning with my breakfast either downstairs or in bed depending on how I am feeling on the day and to prompt me to take my medication.
• Twice a week on a Monday and Thursday I will need help with showering as I need help with steadiness getting in and out of the shower and occasionally I will need help to change my bedding. A bonus would be if the PA had use of their own vehicle to be able to take me to meet my friends for coffee and also get to work on a Saturday.
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Honest and cheerful.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety.
• I’m looking for someone who is caring, flexible, and approachable to help me on a morning get ready for the day, support me to have access to the community, and continue developing my life skills. It’s important to me that you get to know me properly and be accepting of me and support and encourage me to be independent. A driving license and access to your own vehicle is preferred, but not essential.
• You’ll need to be friendly, reliable, and responsible, with great communication and social skills. Respect for my privacy and sensitivity to my needs is essential. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping a young adult live as independently as I can.

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

Details

Location: Trowbridge

Ref: WC2177

Driver's licence required: Yes

Employment status: Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week: Monday 9.30am for 1 hour and 30mins; Tuesday 9.30 for 30mins; Wednesday 9.30 for 30mins; Thursday 9.30 for 1 hour and 30mins; Friday 9.30 for 30mins; Saturday 8.30 for 1 hour

Hourly pay rate: £14.20