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UKCIL; Wakefield; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a parent in managing daily life, household tasks, appointments, and wellbeing in the home and local community in Wakefield, SA.

The role prioritises understanding of neurodiversity and confidential care, with flexibility and independence expected. Responsibilities include household organisation, appointment planning, shopping, driving if needed, and providing practical and emotional support on challenging days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Personal Assistant, Support Worker or Care role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light household tasks to help keep the home running smoothly (tidying, laundry, organising spaces).
• Manage household schedules, reminders and to-do lists.
• Plan, schedule and attend medical, therapy, or school-related appointments.
• Keep track of paperwork, forms and important dates.
• Assist with grocery shopping, either with you or independently.
• Collect prescriptions and run local errands.
• Accompany and encourage attendance at exercise sessions and activities.
• Provide a calm, supportive presence on high-stress days.
• Meal preparation, personal care, domestic care, social and leisure activities, and support to remain independent.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Confidentiality

Organisation

Reliability

Communication

Job description

I am a parent of two neurodiverse children and live with multiple invisible health conditions. I am looking for a reliable, understanding, and proactive Personal Assistant to support me in managing daily life, household organisation, and occasional accompaniment to appointments and exercise sessions.

This role will involve working closely with me in my home and local community. Sensitivity, patience, and a good understanding of how neurodiversity and invisible disabilities can affect day-to-day life are essential.

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Key Responsibilities

Household Organisation

Support with light household tasks to help keep the home running smoothly (e.g., tidying, laundry management, organising spaces).

Assist in managing household schedules, reminders, and to-do lists.

Appointments & Administration

Support in planning, scheduling, and attending medical, therapy, or school-related appointments.

Help with keeping track of paperwork, forms, and important dates.

Assist with grocery shopping, either accompanying me or completing the shop independently.

Help with collecting prescriptions or other local errands.

Practical Support for Wellbeing

Accompany and encourage me to attend exercise sessions, walking, or other activities to support physical and mental health.

Provide a calm and supportive presence during more challenging or high-stress days.

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Understanding of neurodiversity and the varied ways it can present in children and adults.

Awareness and sensitivity to invisible disabilities and chronic health conditions.

Organised, proactive, and able to work on own initiative.

Compassionate, patient, and respectful of privacy.

Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Comfortable with a mix of practical tasks, admin support, and occasional emotional support.

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Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Support Worker, or Care role.

Experience working with families with neurodiverse children.

A driver’s licence and access to a car (if needed for errands).

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Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Food Hygiene
• First Aidh
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication