Short-Term Personal Assistant Required (FTC) WC1155

Independent Lives; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old with complex needs in Salisbury. The role requires patience, reliability and the ability to provide companionship and basic personal care with dignity.

Working on-site, the position is short-term, with hours arranged weekly or fortnightly and a preference for a few hours daily during school holidays. Hours are negotiable during term time, typically 2.45pm-5.15pm for three days a week, with potential mileage

Qualifications

• Ability to provide companionship and support
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills essential
• Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative

Responsibilities

• Transportation to activities and appointments
• Provide companionship and engagement with activities
• Assist with personal care with dignity and respect
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality for the employer
• Be reliable with good timekeeping and health & safety standards

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Reliability

English proficiency

Job description

Short-Term Personal Assistant Required (FTC) WC1155

Short-Term Personal Assistant Required (FTC)

Ref: WC1155

Location: Salisbury, SP4 7FS

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £15 an hour + mileage

Hours: 6-9 hours either weekly or fortnightly. However, the young man would prefer to start the role for a few hours a day for a few days over a few weeks. The days and time are negotiable during school holidays but will be 2.45pm - 5.15pm term time for three days a week.

Employment status: Employed

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 3 Nov 2026

Closing date: 3 Dec 2026

Are you a caring, patient and reliable person looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old young man with severe learning disabilities, autism, non-verbal communication, sensory difficulties and epilepsy.

This is a short-term position, with the anticipated duration and length of the role to be discussed and agreed at interview.

He is a cheerful young man who enjoys a calm routine, watching short Peppa Pig clips, building with Duplo, reading books, going for drives and visiting local shops or pubs for short periods. While he can find change and meeting new people challenging, he responds well to consistent, patient support.

The role involves helping him access activities he enjoys, providing companionship and supporting him with personal care. He is doubly incontinent and wears continence pads, so you will need to provide personal care with dignity and respect.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Personal care
• 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 speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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 cheerfulAble to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• 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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