Flexible PA Role Supporting a Fun-Loving Young Woman CB2315


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	from £14.50 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Westbury
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Flexible PA Role Supporting a Fun-Loving Young Woman

Ref: CB2315

Location: Westbury

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:

6 hours per week - Very flexible

Hourly pay rate:

£14.50 for employed/self employed rates to be discussed

💜 Could you put a smile on someone's face while having fun along the way?

We're looking for a caring and reliable Personal Assistant to support a happy, cheerful 20-year-old young woman in Westbury.

She loves swimming, café trips, people-watching, CBeebies, Barney, Mr Tumble and listening to nursery rhymes. She has a fantastic laugh, enjoys being out and about, and is looking for someone to support her to enjoy the activities she loves.

She is autistic, non-verbal and a part-time wheelchair user, so we're looking for someone patient, creative and supportive who can build a positive relationship and help her get the most out of life.

Experience is welcome but a kind, positive attitude is what matters most.

The family can offer excellent flexibility and are happy to work around school holidays, term-time commitments and other working patterns. Support is usually needed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, but days and hours can be discussed. Employed or self-employed arrangements will be considered.

💜 If you're friendly, fun and enjoy making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Other relevant duties as required

- Shopping

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Dressing / undressing

- Bathroom assistance

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

- 2 dogs in the property

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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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