Patient and Encouraging PA wanted NB2248


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Calne, SN11 9QT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Patient and Encouraging PA wanted

Ref: NB2248

Location: Calne

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week:

Monday to Friday Three afternoons a week - for 5 hours ( days and times to be agreed)

Hourly pay rate:

To be discussed

I am 21 years old and I am looking for a PA to help me build my independence and confidence by helping to plan and cook different meals, by helping me with accessing online courses and getting out and about in the community either by car or public transport.

I need someone who is going to be able to help me find new experiences and help me build on employable skills that I can put down on a CV.

I have a great sense of humour and once I get to know you I enjoy having fun and having a laugh.

Duties include:

- Eating and drinking assistance

- Other relevant duties as required

- Administration

- Cooking

- Transportation

- Companionship

- It would be really good for me to be able to go to the shops either by car or public transport to select ingredients to cook with the PA back at home.

- I would like help and support to access education and courses to build employable skills to be able to create a CV.

- It would also be really good to be able to go out and explore new places and go out in the community to build on my independence and confidence.

- Time management would also be a bonus!

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

- I need someone who knows about health needs around food/eating getting enough nutrients as this is something I need support with.

- The PA needs to be able to drive the sessions we have and be creative as I struggle to know what things I would like to do so it would be great to have a PA who has lots of ideas of things I can experience.

- The PA would need to be patient with letting me get to know you and build the relationship over time at my own pace. I also need someone who can spot when I am feeling overwhelmed as when this happens I am best left alone until I feel better.

- If the PA had experience or knowledge of OCD this would be a great help as I suffer with OCD so I need the PA to be understanding.

- I also have a low immune system so hygiene is a really important factor.

Additional requirements

- Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

- 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.

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