Personal Assistant/Companion (5207)
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Felixstowe, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5207 |
Summary
Personal Assistant/Companion required in Felixstowe
Up to 13 hours available per week
£13.55 per hour
Job reference: 5207
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job purpose
To promote my independence, support me with trying new activities and help me with things I enjoy.
About me
I am seeking a Personal Assistant/Companion to support me both in my home and out and about. This includes taking me to leisure facilities, shops and for recreational activities and nature walks.
My hobbies include baking, cooking, going to the cinema, going for nature walks, exercising, swimming, music and art!
I live in a non-smoking household with no pets. A non-smoker is an essential requirement for this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Supporting me both in my home in Felixstowe and taking me out and about.
Assisting me with activities that I enjoy and supporting me to try new things.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
A positive ‘can do’ attitude, empathetic, calm and compassionate.
Organised
Good, clear oral communication skills
Physically fit
Non-smoker
Skilled motivator
Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable Criteria
A good knowledge of autism
Autism training
Experience in a similar role
Interest in art and creative hobbies
Summary terms and conditions
Hours, days and times of work: Up to 13 hours per week. Days and times are flexible and are to be agreed with the employer.
Pay rate: £13.55 per hour
Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5207.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: suffolk@silmail.org Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Up to 13 hours available per week
£13.55 per hour
Job reference: 5207
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job purpose
To promote my independence, support me with trying new activities and help me with things I enjoy.
About me
I am seeking a Personal Assistant/Companion to support me both in my home and out and about. This includes taking me to leisure facilities, shops and for recreational activities and nature walks.
My hobbies include baking, cooking, going to the cinema, going for nature walks, exercising, swimming, music and art!
I live in a non-smoking household with no pets. A non-smoker is an essential requirement for this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Supporting me both in my home in Felixstowe and taking me out and about.
Assisting me with activities that I enjoy and supporting me to try new things.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
A positive ‘can do’ attitude, empathetic, calm and compassionate.
Organised
Good, clear oral communication skills
Physically fit
Non-smoker
Skilled motivator
Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable Criteria
A good knowledge of autism
Autism training
Experience in a similar role
Interest in art and creative hobbies
Summary terms and conditions
Hours, days and times of work: Up to 13 hours per week. Days and times are flexible and are to be agreed with the employer.
Pay rate: £13.55 per hour
Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5207.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: suffolk@silmail.org Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD