Companion PA with a Shared Love for Trains WC1315

Independent Lives; Chippenham; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Independent Lives is seeking a warm Companion Personal Assistant in Chippenham to support a young man who loves trains. The role emphasizes companionship, independence, and shared rail outings. You will help the client engage with community activities at a pace that suits him.

The position offers flexible, as-and-when hours and requires a caring, patient, and cheerful approach. DBS check may be required, and there is potential for employed or self-employed engagement.

Qualifications

• Candidate qualities include respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a cheerful disposition.
• Creative and engaging in companionship tasks.
• Experience not required, but a caring, patient approach is essential.

Responsabilités

• Companionship and social support.
• Respect for employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Follow instructions and use own initiative.
• Be patient, friendly and proactive in social activities.

Connaissances

Respectful of privacy

Timekeeping

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Description du poste

Companion PA with a Shared Love for Trains WC1315

Companion PA with a Shared Love for Trains

Ref: WC1315

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Hourly pay rate:

£17.50 per hour

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We are looking for a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic PA to support a young gentleman who has a love for trains. This role is perfect for someone who shares that same enthusiasm—someone who can enjoy talking about trains, visiting stations, and going on enjoyable rail journeys together.

As his PA, you will play an important part in encouraging his independence, especially when accessing the community and exploring places by train. More than anything, your role will be about building a genuine rapport and offering companionship. This is not a traditional structured position; instead, it’s a flexible, as-and-when role where you’ll agree plans together and enjoy shared outings at a pace that suits him.

If you are kind, patient, and excited by the idea of supporting someone through shared interests and meaningful experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

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Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Companionship

- 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

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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Companion PA with a Shared Love for Trains WC1315

Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £17.50 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Chippenham Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Companion PA with a Shared Love for Trains

Ref: WC1315

Location: Chippenham

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Hours per week:

TBD - flexible days/times 20 hours per month

Hourly pay rate:

£17.50 per hour

-

We are looking for a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic PA to support a young gentleman who has a love for trains. This role is perfect for someone who shares that same enthusiasm—someone who can enjoy talking about trains, visiting stations, and going on enjoyable rail journeys together.

As his PA, you will play an important part in encouraging his independence, especially when accessing the community and exploring places by train. More than anything, your role will be about building a genuine rapport and offering companionship. This is not a traditional structured position; instead, it’s a flexible, as-and-when role where you’ll agree plans together and enjoy shared outings at a pace that suits him.

If you are kind, patient, and excited by the idea of supporting someone through shared interests and meaningful experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

-

Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- 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

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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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