Personal Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.20 i £13.72 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Roydon, Diss |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Suffolk Independent Living |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5245 |
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Personal Assistant required in Roydon, Norfolk
36 hours available per week
3 days a week
£13.20 per hour while training
Increasing to £13.72 per hour
Job reference: 5245
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 help me with daily personal care and going out into the community.
About me
I’m 32 years old and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant who can help me with personal care and to support me to go out into the community. I’m a very happy chappy who is nonverbal and has complex needs. I am tube fed, have a catheter and I also need hoisting as I cannot bear weight. I like to go bowling, to the cinema and to the zoo. You will always be working with one other carer, and previous experience is essential for this role; however, training will be given. Please note, I do not smoke and I have a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing personal Care
• Using a hoist
• Connecting feed
• Catheter care
• Administering medications
• Keeping my room clean
• Driving me to places e.g. to outings
• Playing games
• Reading stories to me
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good communication
• A good sense of humour
• Able to work well in as part of a team
• A professional manner
• Empathetic
• Hard working
• Keen to learn
• Flexible around working days
Summary terms and conditions
• Mobile phones will only be allowed if you are waiting for an important call
• Due to hygiene reasons, long fingernails are not allowed.
• Hours, days and times of work:
o 36 hours per week available, 3 days a week
o Shifts are 12 hours from 9am until 9pm
• Pay rate: The hourly rate will initially be £13.20 while training which will increase to £13.72 per hour once this has been completed
• 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 6 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 5245.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Telephone: 07788754872 (please note, this is the family’s number and does not belong to Suffolk Independent Living)
36 hours available per week
3 days a week
£13.20 per hour while training
Increasing to £13.72 per hour
Job reference: 5245
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 help me with daily personal care and going out into the community.
About me
I’m 32 years old and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant who can help me with personal care and to support me to go out into the community. I’m a very happy chappy who is nonverbal and has complex needs. I am tube fed, have a catheter and I also need hoisting as I cannot bear weight. I like to go bowling, to the cinema and to the zoo. You will always be working with one other carer, and previous experience is essential for this role; however, training will be given. Please note, I do not smoke and I have a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing personal Care
• Using a hoist
• Connecting feed
• Catheter care
• Administering medications
• Keeping my room clean
• Driving me to places e.g. to outings
• Playing games
• Reading stories to me
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good communication
• A good sense of humour
• Able to work well in as part of a team
• A professional manner
• Empathetic
• Hard working
• Keen to learn
• Flexible around working days
Summary terms and conditions
• Mobile phones will only be allowed if you are waiting for an important call
• Due to hygiene reasons, long fingernails are not allowed.
• Hours, days and times of work:
o 36 hours per week available, 3 days a week
o Shifts are 12 hours from 9am until 9pm
• Pay rate: The hourly rate will initially be £13.20 while training which will increase to £13.72 per hour once this has been completed
• 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 6 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 5245.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Telephone: 07788754872 (please note, this is the family’s number and does not belong to Suffolk Independent Living)