Personal Assistant/Carer

PA Pages; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service in Trowbridge is looking for compassionate Personal Assistants/Carers to support a 64-year-old woman living with schizo-affective disorder and bipolar disorder. The role offers an hourly pay of £14.20 and involves providing daily living support, mental health assistance, and fostering social inclusion. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK. The position can be employed or self-employed, ensuring suitable candidates enjoy benefits such as holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to support daily routines and personal care tasks when needed.
• Ability to provide mental health support and dispense medication.
• Capable of building strong relationships based on trust and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and personal care.
• Encourage use of coping strategies for mental stability.
• Assist with community activities and social inclusion.

Skills

Compassionate support

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Timekeeping

Initiative

Health & safety standards

Job description

Personal Assistant/Carer

Reference: MW2153

Location: Trowbridge

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: Full or part time hours considered to cover daily and sleep-in support as part of a team of carers

Hourly pay rate: £14.20 p/h and £42.55 sleep-in

Full or part time hours considered to cover daily and sleep-in support as part of a team of carers. We’re looking for compassionate, reliable Personal Assistants to support a warm and friendly 64-year-old lady living with schizo-affective disorder and bipolar disorder.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support
  • Support with planning and maintaining daily routines
  • Assistance with personal care tasks (if required)
  • Support with household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
  • Support with shopping and managing household supplies
  • Encouraging healthy living, including regular meals, hydration, and physical activity
• Mental Health Support
  • Provide calm, consistent when the individual experiences symptoms
  • Monitor wellbeing and changes in mood or behaviour
  • Encourage use of coping strategies and self‑care techniques
  • Dispense medication, keep records, and attend appointments
• Community & Social Support
  • Support the person to access community activities
  • Encourage social inclusion
  • Accompany the individual on walks, activities, hobbies, or social visits
• Communication & Relationship Building
  • Build a trusting, professional, and supportive relationship with the individual
  • Communicate clearly, respectfully, and patiently
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times
• Safety & Risk Awareness
  • Be aware of potential mental‑health–related triggers or early warning signs
  • Follow the individual’s care plan and crisis plan (if applicable)
  • Promote a safe, stable, and supportive environment
  • Report any concerns appropriately to the service user and designated contact
• Administrative Support
  • Assist with planning and attending appointments and making transport arrangements where necessary

Duties include

• Medication prompting / administering
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shoppingli>
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Gardening
• Dress / undress
• Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities

• 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
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Ability to always work to high standards of health & safety

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 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