Female Personal Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent living service organization in Ipswich is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to assist with activities on weekends and during school holidays. The ideal candidate must have a driving license and PECS communication skills, and be available for scheduled support after school hours and on Sundays. The role includes accompanying the individual to various activities and ensuring their well-being during outings. Competitive salary of £14.00 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a female personal assistant as per Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Availability for after school hours and Sundays.
• Capacity to support during activities and accompanying to the toilet.

Responsibilities

• Take the individual out on weekends and school holidays.
• Assist after school with various activities.

Skills

Driving Licence

PECS communication skills

Job description

• Suffolk Independent Living
• Address: Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, Suffolk
• Salary: £14.00 per hour
• Hours: Up to 5 hours per week (Sunday availability)
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0532

Suffolk Independent Living have a vacancy for a Female Personal Assistant.

Responsibilities

I am looking for a personal assistant to take me out on the weekends and school holidays for days out to do activities and can support me after school on weekdays. I can use the toilet independently, but will need someone to escort me there.

Qualifications

• Female personal assistant. *Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• PECS communication skills
• Availability for after school hours.

Summary terms and conditions

• £14.00 per hour
• Hours to be worked after school, at the weekend (specifically Sundays) and during the school holidays.
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement)
• I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
• Potential for extra hours to cover sickness and holiday.

Conditions of Employment

• Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
• If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
• References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed. This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form, quoting the job reference number 5215 and return to SIL.

Please refer to the job description, when completing your application form.

Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Postal Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD

Closing date: 4.30pm, 9 January 2026.