Creative PA

Independent Lives; Melksham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in the United Kingdom is seeking a kind and creative Personal Assistant to support a friendly young lady for a minimum of 6 hours a week, with potential to increase to 12 hours. The role involves enjoyable days out, clothes shopping, crafts, simple cooking, tidying and helping her grow in confidence while respecting privacy and safety.

A reliable, patient communicator who can read and speak English well will fit in well, along with someone who values calm, compassionate

Qualifications

• Companionship and supportive engagement.
• Ability to follow instructions and show initiative.
• Demonstrates reliability and good timekeeping.
• Confidentiality and privacy respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and encourage independence.
• Assist with days out, shopping, crafts and activities.
• Help with basic cooking, baking and light tidying.
• Maintain health and safety standards and privacy.

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Creativity

Reliability

Job description

Do you love arts and crafts, shopping trips and helping people enjoy life to the fullest? We're looking for a lovely, creative Personal Assistant to support a friendly young lady for a minimum of 6 hours a week, with the possibility of increasing to 12 hours a week to cover other PA hours.

This rewarding role involves enjoying fun days out, clothes shopping, creative activities and exploring the local community together. At home, you'll provide gentle support with baking, simple cooking, tidying and other enjoyable activities.

We're looking for someone who is positive, reliable and enjoys building genuine connections. The role is all about companionship, encouraging independence and helping a lovely young woman grow in confidence while doing the things she loves.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• 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
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• 1 dog in the property

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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.