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Personal Assistant for a Senior Couple 5 hours per week @ £15.87 per hrs in Buxton

Company:UKCIL
Salary:£15.87 to £15.87 an hour
Hours:Part-time
Location:Norwich, NR10
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:22 Aug 2026
Closing date:5 Oct 2026
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Summary

Personal Assistant for a Senior Couple 5 hours per week @ £15.87 per hrs in Buxton

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 326a8e8c

We are looking for a kind, reliable and flexible Personal Assistant (PA) to provide support for both of us at home and when going out. I have M.E. and a visual impairment, so my energy and abilities can vary from day to day. I already have a regular PA and am looking for an additional PA to join our support team. I enjoy DIY, gardening and getting out and about, so someone who enjoys these activities would be a real bonus.

About the role

This is a varied and flexible role supporting me and, occasionally, my wife. There is potential for more hours depending on our needs and your availability, and the exact arrangements can be discussed in more detail at interview.

As well as the regular hours, we are looking for someone who can provide holiday and sickness cover for my other PA. Flexibility is important, as additional hours may sometimes be needed during school holiday periods.

Location: Buxton, NR10

Job DescriptionAssisting with food shopping and other occasional errandsPreparing fresh, home-cooked mealsAssisting with general housekeeping and domestic tasksKeeping the home tidy.Supporting me to attend health appointmentsHelping access the local communityDriving our car when requiredHelping with practical tasks around the homeAny other reasonable duties as requested.

Person specification

Essential:A confident driver with a full UK driving licence

Comfortable following instructions carefully

Practical and well organised

Kind, patient, compassion and a positive attitude

Flexible and willing to help where needed

Able to cook a hot meal.

Able to follow instructions carefully regarding food allergies and understand the importance of avoiding cross-contamination

Respectful of our privacy and confidentiality.

Desirable:

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.Understanding of M.E and allergies

Summary of terms and conditions

The pay rate for this position is £15.87 per hour for employed PAs and £20.00 per hour for self-employed PAs.Hours and times of work: 5 hours per week. Time discussed further at interview.The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.

The post is subject to the following:A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months

Key Responsibilities

Services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Domestic Care
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent
  • Self Employed

Training

  • Essential PA Guide
  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
  • Moving & Handling
  • Food Hygiene
  • Hand hygiene

Transportation

  • Full UK driving license

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com

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