Supportive and Active Personal Assistant for a Football-Loving Gentleman

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

Job summary

A caring individual in Salisbury seeks a Personal Assistant to support daily living activities and provide companionship. The role involves personal care, driving a large vehicle, and assisting with various daily tasks. Ideal candidates should be reliable, caring, and comfortable with pets. The hourly pay is £14.20 for 30-35 hours per week with a potential for employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist with showering, toileting, and dressing.
• Required to drive a large vehicle on outings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming and hygiene.
• Provide companionship and support during outings.
• Help with eating and drinking assistance.

Skills

Reliable

Caring

Good timekeeping

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Fit and healthy

Education

Ability to speak and read English

Tools

Clean driving licence

Job description

Supportive and Active Personal Assistant for a Football-Loving Gentleman

30 to 35 hours per week (Mon/Wed/Thurs 8am‑5pm; Tues/Fri 8am‑11am)

Are you reliable, caring, and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day? I’m a 37‑year‑old man with Cerebral Palsy, and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with daily living and help me enjoy the things I love most.

I’m a proud Southampton FC supporter and love following the team – both by watching matches and keeping up with fantasy football on my iPad. From time to time, I go to home games at St Mary’s Stadium, and I always enjoy the excitement of being part of the crowd. I also have a real passion for trains – especially filming freight trains at the local station. My favourite season is summer, and I especially love the joy and traditions of Christmas.

I’m looking for someone who can provide personal care support, including showering, toileting, dressing, hoisting, and feeding. You’ll need to have a clean driving licence and be confident driving a large vehicle (Ford Tourneo Transit), as we’ll occasionally go on days out together.

The right person will be agile, reasonably strong, and punctual, with a calm and friendly attitude. You’ll also need to be pet‑friendly, as I share my home with a dog and a cat who are very much part of the family.

If you’re someone who enjoys good company, has a caring nature, and takes pride in helping others live independently and happily, then this could be the perfect role for you.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Transport duties, such as driving to appointments and shopping
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• Dressing / undressing
• Other relevant duties as required

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to 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
• Comfortable with pets
• Consistent adherence to health & safety standards

Employment details

Referral code: WC1125 • Location: Salisbury • Employment status: Employed • Hourly pay: £14.20 • Hours: 30‑35 per week (Mon/Wed/Thurs 8am‑5pm; Tues/Fri 8am‑11am)

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, you will be 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 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