Gentleman near Kings Lynn seeking Personal Assistant - 8 hours per week £12.38 p/h
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | King's Lynn, PE34 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UKCIL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b9f50c05 |
Summary
Gentleman near Kings Lynn seeking Personal Assistant - 8 hours per week @ £12.38 p/h
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b9f50c05
Job Purpose:We are seeking a caring, dependable, and motivated Personal Assistant to support an elderly gentleman near King’s Lynn to help him maintain his independence and continue enjoying the things that matter most to him. The role involves assisting with day‑to‑day tasks such as grocery shopping, household routines, attending appointments, and providing companionship.
He enjoys history, politics, medicine, world affairs, and food, and would value a PA who is happy to engage in conversation and accompany him on local outings. He is hard of hearing, so patience and clear communication will be essential.
If you're interested in making a genuine difference in someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Near King’s Lynn
Details:
- Taking him grocery shopping once or twice a week
- Accompanying him to medical, dental, and eye‑clinic appointments, noting down important information and updating the family where required
- Supporting with general household cleaning
- Assisting with cooking and meal preparation
- Helping him access the upstairs shower safely
- Providing general companionship
- Reminding him to take his medication
- Taking him on local day trips for coffee once a week or every two weeks
Essential:
- Friendly, caring, and reliable
- Patient, understanding, and trustworthy
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to undertake training as required
- Experience of working in a care role
- Rate of pay: £12.38 per hour
- Hours and days: 8 hours per week, ideally in 2‑hour blocks (exact days and times negotiable at interview)
- Holiday entitlement: Equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year, calculated based on annual hours worked
- Training: Free training for all staff via Atlas
- Annual training required if the role includes any of the following:
- Manual handling
- Handling hazardous chemicals (e.g., household cleaning products)
- Food handling
- Handling medication
- A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (paid for by the employer)
- Satisfactory references from two referees (one must be your current or most recent employer)
- Successful completion of a 6‑month probationary period
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Food Hygiene
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com