PERSONAL ASSISTANT – TWO PART-TIME POSITIONS ES3065b

Independent Lives; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking two Personal Assistants for a part-time, on-site role in Hastings. Start from January 2027 with two scheduled shifts: PA1 (18 hours) Mon–Wed 12pm–6pm and PA2 (12 hours) Thu–Fri 12pm–6pm. Roles involve personal care, domestic duties, and aiding family activities while respecting the client’s independence.

The successful candidates will join a small, supportive team in a smoke-free home and must be comfortable around pets. Experience not essential; training provided.

Qualifications

• PA experience not essential.
• Full training will be provided, including hoist training.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical assistance with daily routines.
• Carry out general domestic duties and keep a comfortable family home.
• Support with day-to-day care of the client’s young son, respecting parental role.
• Assist with family activities, outings and getting out and about.
• Help maintain the client’s independence and participate in family life.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small support team.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Trustworthy

Proactive

Good communication

Independent

Team player

Adaptable

Patient

Humor

Comfort around pets

Job description

PERSONAL ASSISTANT – TWO PART‑TIME POSITIONS ES3065b

Ref: ES3065b

Location: Hastings

Employment status: Employed

Drivers licence required: Yes

Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £12.71 an hour Hours: Part‑time Location: Hastings Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour (increases annually)

‘m looking for two reliable, friendly and enthusiastic Personal Assistants to join my small support team and provide practical and personal assistance within my family home. The start date is from January 2027 with specific date TBC.

I am a 38-year-old woman, a full‑time wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy, a wife and a mum to a little one under the age of one. I enjoy keeping busy, getting out and about and making the most of family life. We are a smoke‑free household with an elderly cat, so you will need to be comfortable around animals.

I am a trained person‑centred counsellor, actively involved in my local church, and have aspirations of becoming a vicar one day (think Vicar of Dibley, but with tattoos!). My faith is an important part of my life, although you absolutely do not need to share my beliefs.

I am looking for someone who is personable, proactive and trustworthy, with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour. You should enjoy working in a busy family environment and be happy to become part of a small, supportive team.

Hours per week

• PA 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – 12pm–6pm (18 hours per week).
• PA 2: Thursday and Friday – 12pm–6pm (12 hours per week).

The Person I'm Looking For

• Is friendly, approachable, reliable and trustworthy.
• Is naturally helpful, proactive and able to use their own initiative.
• Has a positive attitude and is happy to muck in when needed.
• Is comfortable working in a busy family home.
• Has good communication skills and understands the importance of respect, consistency and reliability.
• Can work independently while also being a supportive team player.
• Is adaptable, patient and willing to learn.
• Brings warmth, enthusiasm and a bit of fun to the role.

Experience and Training

Previous Personal Assistant experience is not essential. I am much more interested in finding the right people with the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn.

Full training will be provided, including hoist training, along with guidance to help you become confident and comfortable in the role.

Above all, I am looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, values independence and wants to make a positive difference to everyday family life.

Duties include

• Other relevant duties as required
• Providing personal care and practical assistance with my daily routines.
• Carrying out general domestic duties and helping to maintain a comfortable family home.
• Supporting with the day‑to‑day care of my young son, while always respecting my role as his parent and never taking over.
• Supporting me with family activities, outings and getting out and about.
• Helping me maintain my independence and participate fully in family life.
• Working collaboratively as part of a small support team to ensure consistency of care.

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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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