SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Chippenham, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Job Ref 350 |
Summary
Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref:350
Location Chippenham
Hours 4 hours + per week. Preferably Fridays 9am-1pm. Flexible.
Option for more hours, once established in the role.
Payrate £15 per hour
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence Useful for weekly shopping, possible hospital appointments but not essential
DBS Check Yes - will be funded by the employer
A bit about me:
I am a 61-year-old lady with energy and an offbeat sense of humour. I enjoy going out, shopping and socialising, listening to music and writing poetry. I also have a pet budgie. I am looking for someone to help support me to enable me to continue living independently. I have learning difficulties, stress related epilepsy, osteoarthritis in my hands and osteoporosis in my hips. I can manage most day-to-day tasks but would really like someone to help me with organising/diarising, administration and form filling; occasional escort to hospital appointments and occasional day trips. Having a PA who enjoys spending time with me, supporting, and guiding me when needed, would really help me to continue living an independent life.
About the role:
I need someone to support me with:
Help with my weekly shopping, particularly heavy items.
Help with organising/diarising, administration.
Checking bills, correspondence/chasing up with maintenance for the house.
Help filling in forms.
Practical help around the house.
Escort to dentist, doctors & hospital appointments when required.
Technical assistance with the mobile phone and electrical items.
The kind of person I am looking for:
I am looking for someone who is friendly and approachable.
Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
Sense of humour.
Good communication and social skills.
To respect confidentiality and privacy and be sensitive to my needs.
To understand that dignity and independence are important.
Able to accept responsibility.
Be willing to learn and able work on your own initiative.
Preferably a qualified First Aider.
Knowledge of benefits, social care system, would be very useful.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Vacancy Ref:350
Location Chippenham
Hours 4 hours + per week. Preferably Fridays 9am-1pm. Flexible.
Option for more hours, once established in the role.
Payrate £15 per hour
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence Useful for weekly shopping, possible hospital appointments but not essential
DBS Check Yes - will be funded by the employer
A bit about me:
I am a 61-year-old lady with energy and an offbeat sense of humour. I enjoy going out, shopping and socialising, listening to music and writing poetry. I also have a pet budgie. I am looking for someone to help support me to enable me to continue living independently. I have learning difficulties, stress related epilepsy, osteoarthritis in my hands and osteoporosis in my hips. I can manage most day-to-day tasks but would really like someone to help me with organising/diarising, administration and form filling; occasional escort to hospital appointments and occasional day trips. Having a PA who enjoys spending time with me, supporting, and guiding me when needed, would really help me to continue living an independent life.
About the role:
I need someone to support me with:
Help with my weekly shopping, particularly heavy items.
Help with organising/diarising, administration.
Checking bills, correspondence/chasing up with maintenance for the house.
Help filling in forms.
Practical help around the house.
Escort to dentist, doctors & hospital appointments when required.
Technical assistance with the mobile phone and electrical items.
The kind of person I am looking for:
I am looking for someone who is friendly and approachable.
Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
Sense of humour.
Good communication and social skills.
To respect confidentiality and privacy and be sensitive to my needs.
To understand that dignity and independence are important.
Able to accept responsibility.
Be willing to learn and able work on your own initiative.
Preferably a qualified First Aider.
Knowledge of benefits, social care system, would be very useful.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
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