Gentle, Fun and Creative PA Wanted to Support a Bright and Chatty 13-Year-Old Girl WC1936
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14 per hour / Self Employed TBD |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Corsham, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WC1936 |
Summary
Gentle, Fun and Creative Personal Assistant Wanted to Support a Bright and Chatty 13-Year-Old Girl
Ref: WC1936
Location: Corsham
Details
This role is to support a Child
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: No
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
3-6 hrs a month at weekends, plus extra during holidays
Hourly pay rate:
£14 per hour / Self Employed TBD
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Are you caring, calm, and full of fun? Do you enjoy arts and crafts, music, and spending time making a difference in a young person’s life? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
I’m a 13-year-old girl who loves having fun, chatting, and being creative. I use my AAC device and Makaton to communicate, and while it sometimes takes a little extra time to understand things, I can make my needs and wants known. I have a chromosome disorder, a learning disability, and I am autistic with sensory processing needs. I don’t like sudden loud noises or unpredictable situations, so I need someone who can help me feel calm, safe and happy.
I love drawing, painting, and doing all kinds of arts and crafts. I also enjoy reading books, using my tablet, watching TV, and listening to music — especially when I can make up stories or sing along! Sometimes I like to go out in my wheelchair to visit the library or have a look around the shops, as long as they’re not too crowded or noisy. I have a great sense of humour and love having company. I also have some medical needs which mean that my health can sometimes change, so I need someone who can be understanding and adaptable.
The role will mainly be spent engaging with me at home — doing arts and crafts, singing songs, playing, and chatting together. The job will also involve some personal care, so we are looking for a female applicant only. (This role is exempt under the general occupational requirement section of the Equality Act 2010.) Once you get to know me, there may be opportunities to take me out and about. Training such as gastrostomy feeding and first aid will be provided to support this.
We are looking for someone who is gentle, patient, and calm — but who also enjoys having fun and doesn’t mind being a bit silly sometimes! You’ll need to be sensitive and able to recognise when I need things to be quieter or more relaxed. Experience of working with children who are autistic or have learning disabilities, medical or sensory needs would be an advantage, but it’s not essential — the most important thing is that you are kind, caring, and willing to learn.
If you’re creative, compassionate and would love to make a positive difference in a young girl’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Other relevant duties as required
- Companionship
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 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 issued 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
Ref: WC1936
Location: Corsham
Details
This role is to support a Child
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: No
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
3-6 hrs a month at weekends, plus extra during holidays
Hourly pay rate:
£14 per hour / Self Employed TBD
-
Are you caring, calm, and full of fun? Do you enjoy arts and crafts, music, and spending time making a difference in a young person’s life? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
I’m a 13-year-old girl who loves having fun, chatting, and being creative. I use my AAC device and Makaton to communicate, and while it sometimes takes a little extra time to understand things, I can make my needs and wants known. I have a chromosome disorder, a learning disability, and I am autistic with sensory processing needs. I don’t like sudden loud noises or unpredictable situations, so I need someone who can help me feel calm, safe and happy.
I love drawing, painting, and doing all kinds of arts and crafts. I also enjoy reading books, using my tablet, watching TV, and listening to music — especially when I can make up stories or sing along! Sometimes I like to go out in my wheelchair to visit the library or have a look around the shops, as long as they’re not too crowded or noisy. I have a great sense of humour and love having company. I also have some medical needs which mean that my health can sometimes change, so I need someone who can be understanding and adaptable.
The role will mainly be spent engaging with me at home — doing arts and crafts, singing songs, playing, and chatting together. The job will also involve some personal care, so we are looking for a female applicant only. (This role is exempt under the general occupational requirement section of the Equality Act 2010.) Once you get to know me, there may be opportunities to take me out and about. Training such as gastrostomy feeding and first aid will be provided to support this.
We are looking for someone who is gentle, patient, and calm — but who also enjoys having fun and doesn’t mind being a bit silly sometimes! You’ll need to be sensitive and able to recognise when I need things to be quieter or more relaxed. Experience of working with children who are autistic or have learning disabilities, medical or sensory needs would be an advantage, but it’s not essential — the most important thing is that you are kind, caring, and willing to learn.
If you’re creative, compassionate and would love to make a positive difference in a young girl’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Other relevant duties as required
- Companionship
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 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 issued 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
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