Friendly PA/Carer Wanted – Help Me Enjoy Life & Stay Independent WC1657


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	TBD
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Trowbridge
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Friendly PA/Carer Wanted – Help Me Enjoy Life & Stay Independent

Ref: WC1657

Location: Trowbridge

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Hours per week:

6 hours per week (days/times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

Are you a kind, friendly and reliable person who enjoys helping others and making a real difference? I am looking for a friendly Personal Assistant/Carer to support me for around 6 hours a week.

I am a very kind, happy and positive person who always has a smile on my face. I have cerebral palsy, a speech impairment, hearing difficulties and head shakes, so I am looking for someone patient, understanding and willing to communicate with me in a way that works for me.

The role would involve helping me with some everyday tasks such as changing my bed, shopping, preparing and cooking dinner, and supporting me with appointments. I may also need help attending hospital appointments, including appointments relating to my hearing aids. Other personal support may include helping with things such as a back massage and shaving my face.

However, this role is about much more than practical support. I would love to find someone who enjoys spending time with me and helping me get out and enjoy life. I enjoy fun days out, travelling by train, going to the beach, swimming, dancing clubs, cycling and gardening. I also love dogs and animals, watching films and TV, listening to music, technology and travelling. I am always interested in trying new things and having new experiences.

I am looking for someone who is friendly, patient, respectful, trustworthy and has a positive attitude. Someone who can support me to be more independent, enjoy my hobbies and get out into the community would be fantastic.

If you are a caring person who enjoys helping others and would like to make a positive difference while sharing some fun experiences along the way, I would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Changing and making the bed

- Shopping and running errands

- Preparing and cooking dinner

- Supporting with doctor and hospital appointments

- Accompanying me to hearing-aid appointments

- Helping with shaving and personal care

- Providing support with everyday tasks around the home

- Helping me get out into the community and enjoy activities

- Supporting me with hobbies and accompanying me on days out, trips and other activities

- Providing friendly companionship and encouragement

- Helping me to maintain my independence and enjoy life

Candidate qualities:

- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

- Reliable with good timekeeping

- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

- Honest and cheerful

- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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.

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