SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Chippenham, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Job Ref 342 |
Summary
Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref: 342
Location Chippenham
Hours 8.5 hours per month on a flexible basis according to appointments etc. (flexibility days/times to suit both parties). Journeys will usually be in daylight hours.
Payrate £14 per hour
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence Yes - Essential plus access to own vehicle (mileage remunerated)
DBS Check Yes - will be funded by the employer
A bit about me:
I am a 52-year-old capable lady who has hypersensitivity caused by whiplash and an acquired brain injury. I am looking for a kind and patient Assistant who has the flexibility and time to support me when I need transport to attend appointments, visit friends and shopping etc. I will need help with lifting shopping, finding places, errands to buy/collect things etc and also some help with basic IT and help in the home. I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming so someone who is sympathetic and forward thinking would be an advantage.
About the role:
I need someone to support me with driving me to appointments/nice countryside/friends, shopping, help in the home etc. Ideally I would like someone who is a confident, careful, steady driver with access to their own vehicle. Something like a people carrier or SUV type would be ideal as I can find many smaller vehicles difficult due to my injuries. On some journeys I would need to take my well-behaved dog, Tigger. She is happy to travel in the footwell or the boot. Some potential extra hours at times may be available.
The kind of person I am looking for:
I am looking for someone who is friendly and approachable.
Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
Good communication and social skills.
To respect confidentiality and privacy and be sensitive to my needs.
To understand that dignity and independence are important.
Be willing to learn about my needs and able work on your own initiative.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.
Vacancy Ref: 342
Location Chippenham
Hours 8.5 hours per month on a flexible basis according to appointments etc. (flexibility days/times to suit both parties). Journeys will usually be in daylight hours.
Payrate £14 per hour
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence Yes - Essential plus access to own vehicle (mileage remunerated)
DBS Check Yes - will be funded by the employer
A bit about me:
I am a 52-year-old capable lady who has hypersensitivity caused by whiplash and an acquired brain injury. I am looking for a kind and patient Assistant who has the flexibility and time to support me when I need transport to attend appointments, visit friends and shopping etc. I will need help with lifting shopping, finding places, errands to buy/collect things etc and also some help with basic IT and help in the home. I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming so someone who is sympathetic and forward thinking would be an advantage.
About the role:
I need someone to support me with driving me to appointments/nice countryside/friends, shopping, help in the home etc. Ideally I would like someone who is a confident, careful, steady driver with access to their own vehicle. Something like a people carrier or SUV type would be ideal as I can find many smaller vehicles difficult due to my injuries. On some journeys I would need to take my well-behaved dog, Tigger. She is happy to travel in the footwell or the boot. Some potential extra hours at times may be available.
The kind of person I am looking for:
I am looking for someone who is friendly and approachable.
Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
Good communication and social skills.
To respect confidentiality and privacy and be sensitive to my needs.
To understand that dignity and independence are important.
Be willing to learn about my needs and able work on your own initiative.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.
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