Friendly and Practical Personal Assistant Wanted ES3078

Independent Lives; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant to support a woman in Hastings. The role includes domestic tasks, companionship, and accompanying to appointments while ensuring safety. A vehicle is essential and a DBS check may be required.

The position is part-time (7 hours/week, Tue/Wed 10:00–13:30) with pay at £12.71 per hour. Applicants should be flexible due to health considerations and must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and DBS check if required.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's licence are required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Administration and everyday tasks.
• Shopping and cooking.
• Companionship and social support.
• Accompany to appointments and activities; help maintain independence.

Skills

Timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Privacy/confidentiality

Creative

Health & safety

Honesty & cheerfulness

Job description

Friendly and Practical Personal Assistant Wanted ES3078

Friendly and Practical Personal Assistant Wanted

Ref: ES3078

Location: Hastings

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

7 hours a week Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 1.30pm

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

I am looking for a friendly, reliable and practical Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day life. I’m a very social and creative person who loves arts and crafts, music, nature, learning about different cultures and raising butterflies.

The role includes domestic tasks, social support, accompanying me to appointments and activities, and helping me stay independent. You may also need to supervise me while I bathe during working hours, simply being available in case of an accident — this does not involve personal care.

I have multiple chronic conditions and a compromised immune system, so flexibility is important as I may occasionally need to attend last-minute health appointments. A vehicle is essential for this role.

Duties include

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Companionship

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• 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.

Company: Independent Lives
Salary: from £12.71 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Hastings
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 3 Nov 2026
Closing date: 3 Dec 2026

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