Personal Assistant (5235)
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk Independent Living |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 5235 |
Summary
Personal Assistant required in Bramford near Ipswich
This role includes morning and night shifts
This is a temporary role which may lead to a permanent position
Role to start immediately
£13.00 per hour
Job reference: 5235
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.
About me
I am a 31-year-old man who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy. I am quite a socially active person; I enjoy the cinema and watching films on TV. I’m a big sports fan (my main sport is football and I go to watch Ipswich Town home and away). I also enjoy listening to music and going to concerts. I am in part time employment which I juggle with a part time University course.
I’m friendly, patient, & intelligent. (I am told that I am very easy to get on with and my current pool of PAs all enjoy seeing me).
While the offered role is temporary, it may lead to a permanent position for the right candidate who can provide reliable assistance. I am looking to find someone I can become friendly with and who can provide social and personal care to support me with my morning and night routine. It would also be helpful to have relief cover to my support team when they are on holiday / annual leave or sickness, but this is not imperative.
Should there be many successful applicants, the job will allow for job-sharing; Please advise me of your availability for mornings and/ or evenings, so this can be taken into consideration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assisting me to get out of bed
• Assisting me to go to the toilet using the hoist
• Washing, dressing and personal care
• Assisting me to go to the toilet and get into bed
• Making sure that I am comfortable before you leave
• Undertake simple tasks e.g. placing my wheelchair on charge
• Assisting with holiday related tasks e.g. packing
• Assisting with interacting with my environment e.g. handing over documents etc
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
• Someone who has access to their own transport due to my location
• To be able to work flexible hours so that my support hours can be covered
• Able to manage time well and be prompt and punctual when working with me
• Confident and able to self-direct their own tasks without prompting
• Someone wo is trustworthy and respects my confidentiality
• Able to speak communicate effectively in English as I would like to be supported by someone I can chat with
Desirable Criteria
• A valid passport to allow for international travel
• Local to the Bramford are
• Someone who has similar interests to me
• Someone with good attention to detail and patience during their work role
Summary terms and conditions
• Hours, days and times of work:
o This role is all week long and includes both morning and night shifts, however, there will be relief. This will be discussed further during the interview process
o The successful applicant will start immediately
• Pay rate: £13.00 per hour
• This is a temporary role which may lead to a permanent position
• This role is subject to a satisfactory trial of both the morning and evening routine
• 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.
o 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 5235.
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
This role includes morning and night shifts
This is a temporary role which may lead to a permanent position
Role to start immediately
£13.00 per hour
Job reference: 5235
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.
About me
I am a 31-year-old man who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy. I am quite a socially active person; I enjoy the cinema and watching films on TV. I’m a big sports fan (my main sport is football and I go to watch Ipswich Town home and away). I also enjoy listening to music and going to concerts. I am in part time employment which I juggle with a part time University course.
I’m friendly, patient, & intelligent. (I am told that I am very easy to get on with and my current pool of PAs all enjoy seeing me).
While the offered role is temporary, it may lead to a permanent position for the right candidate who can provide reliable assistance. I am looking to find someone I can become friendly with and who can provide social and personal care to support me with my morning and night routine. It would also be helpful to have relief cover to my support team when they are on holiday / annual leave or sickness, but this is not imperative.
Should there be many successful applicants, the job will allow for job-sharing; Please advise me of your availability for mornings and/ or evenings, so this can be taken into consideration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assisting me to get out of bed
• Assisting me to go to the toilet using the hoist
• Washing, dressing and personal care
• Assisting me to go to the toilet and get into bed
• Making sure that I am comfortable before you leave
• Undertake simple tasks e.g. placing my wheelchair on charge
• Assisting with holiday related tasks e.g. packing
• Assisting with interacting with my environment e.g. handing over documents etc
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
• Someone who has access to their own transport due to my location
• To be able to work flexible hours so that my support hours can be covered
• Able to manage time well and be prompt and punctual when working with me
• Confident and able to self-direct their own tasks without prompting
• Someone wo is trustworthy and respects my confidentiality
• Able to speak communicate effectively in English as I would like to be supported by someone I can chat with
Desirable Criteria
• A valid passport to allow for international travel
• Local to the Bramford are
• Someone who has similar interests to me
• Someone with good attention to detail and patience during their work role
Summary terms and conditions
• Hours, days and times of work:
o This role is all week long and includes both morning and night shifts, however, there will be relief. This will be discussed further during the interview process
o The successful applicant will start immediately
• Pay rate: £13.00 per hour
• This is a temporary role which may lead to a permanent position
• This role is subject to a satisfactory trial of both the morning and evening routine
• 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.
o 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 5235.
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