Occasional Weekend and College Holiday Companionship and Support NB2121
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | TBD |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Malmesbury, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NB2121 |
Summary
Occasional Weekend and College Holiday Companionship and Support
Ref: NB2121
Location: Malmesbury
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
One weekend day a month 10 to 4pm ( Day and date to be agreed ) Days to be agreed in the school holidays
Hourly pay rate:
To be discussed
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We are looking for a PA who can provide companionship and support on a flexible basis during times when the young adult is not at college, ideally one weekend day a month and additional time in the college holidays.
We are looking for someone who is friendly and engaging with a good sense of fun. A calm and relaxed demeanour is also important.
The PA will need to be confident to put boundaries in place to encourage a positive and mutually respectful relationship. Being firm but fun will be the key to getting the best of out this young adult.
This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person with a learning disability and autism to grow in confidence and live life to the full. She has a great sense of humour and a bubbly personality that will shine through with the right level of nurturing.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Primarily we are looking for someone to help improve the self confidence of this young adult by providing companionship both in the home and for fun trips out.
- Key interests are animals and visiting fun farms, Lego, jigsaws, bowling and going to cafes.
- We are also looking for someone to support promoting independence which could include basic tasks around the home i.e. cooking, gardening as well as accessing public transport to go on short journeys.
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 speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
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: NB2121
Location: Malmesbury
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
One weekend day a month 10 to 4pm ( Day and date to be agreed ) Days to be agreed in the school holidays
Hourly pay rate:
To be discussed
-
We are looking for a PA who can provide companionship and support on a flexible basis during times when the young adult is not at college, ideally one weekend day a month and additional time in the college holidays.
We are looking for someone who is friendly and engaging with a good sense of fun. A calm and relaxed demeanour is also important.
The PA will need to be confident to put boundaries in place to encourage a positive and mutually respectful relationship. Being firm but fun will be the key to getting the best of out this young adult.
This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person with a learning disability and autism to grow in confidence and live life to the full. She has a great sense of humour and a bubbly personality that will shine through with the right level of nurturing.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Primarily we are looking for someone to help improve the self confidence of this young adult by providing companionship both in the home and for fun trips out.
- Key interests are animals and visiting fun farms, Lego, jigsaws, bowling and going to cafes.
- We are also looking for someone to support promoting independence which could include basic tasks around the home i.e. cooking, gardening as well as accessing public transport to go on short journeys.
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 speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
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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