Organised, quiet & empathetic PA needed WC2174
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | To be discussed depending on employment type |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Warminster, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WC2174 |
Summary
Organised, quiet & empathetic PA needed
Ref: WC2174
Location: Warminster
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
Sat + Sun (times TBD) Occasional hours during the week may be available
Hourly pay rate:
To be discussed depending on employment type
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A friendly, but quiet, empathetic and organised PA is needed to support a lady while her husband is at work. The role involves light housekeeping, cooking (including some batch cooking), shopping and general home support. Tasks include, but aren't limited to, laundry, bedding changes and emptying the cat litter, as well as preparing food and drinks and washing up. Some admin may also be needed.
The ideal PA will be sensitive to the client’s needs, able to follow instructions but also confident working on their own initiative, a good sense of humour is a must!
PA may need to do some shopping for the client so own car would be welcome.
The role requires a few hours of care on Saturdays and Sundays (times TBD), with the possibility of occasional weekday visits for around an hour in the late morning and again in the evening, primarily to prepare food and drinks and assist with light household tasks such as washing up and laundry. The PA should also have availability to provide additional cover for sickness and holidays when needed.
Pay rate to be discussed.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Looking after pets
- Food and drink preparation assistance
- Support with domestic tasks such as washing up
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
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Non-smoker – to maintain a healthy and comfortable environment.
- Pet-friendly – there is one cat in the home.
- Cat care support – occasional assistance with emptying the litter tray (PPE will be provided for your safety).
- Fragrance-free environment – Client has a sensitivity to scent, including cigarette smoke or vapes and perfumes, hand wash deodorant etc can cause migraines.
Additional requirements
- Non-smoker due to medical reasons
- Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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: WC2174
Location: Warminster
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
Sat + Sun (times TBD) Occasional hours during the week may be available
Hourly pay rate:
To be discussed depending on employment type
-
A friendly, but quiet, empathetic and organised PA is needed to support a lady while her husband is at work. The role involves light housekeeping, cooking (including some batch cooking), shopping and general home support. Tasks include, but aren't limited to, laundry, bedding changes and emptying the cat litter, as well as preparing food and drinks and washing up. Some admin may also be needed.
The ideal PA will be sensitive to the client’s needs, able to follow instructions but also confident working on their own initiative, a good sense of humour is a must!
PA may need to do some shopping for the client so own car would be welcome.
The role requires a few hours of care on Saturdays and Sundays (times TBD), with the possibility of occasional weekday visits for around an hour in the late morning and again in the evening, primarily to prepare food and drinks and assist with light household tasks such as washing up and laundry. The PA should also have availability to provide additional cover for sickness and holidays when needed.
Pay rate to be discussed.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Looking after pets
- Food and drink preparation assistance
- Support with domestic tasks such as washing up
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
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Non-smoker – to maintain a healthy and comfortable environment.
- Pet-friendly – there is one cat in the home.
- Cat care support – occasional assistance with emptying the litter tray (PPE will be provided for your safety).
- Fragrance-free environment – Client has a sensitivity to scent, including cigarette smoke or vapes and perfumes, hand wash deodorant etc can cause migraines.
Additional requirements
- Non-smoker due to medical reasons
- Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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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