Friendly and Encouraging PA Wanted – Chippenham WC1305

Independent Lives; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Chippenham is seeking a friendly PA to support an autonomous life. The role centers on organising, diarising, administration, and occasional escort to medical appointments. A driver’s licence is preferred but not essential.

The position is part-time, on-site, with 4+ hours per week (ideally Thursdays or Fridays 9am-1pm) and £15 per hour. DBS checks may be supported by the employer, and further hours may be available as you settle into the role.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• DBS check (Independent Lives can support)
• Preferably a qualified First Aider.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Organising/diarising tasks and administration.
• Help with weekly shopping and heavy items.
• Assist with filling in forms and bill-checking/housekeeping tasks.
• Provide escort to hospital/medical appointments when required.
• Support with mobile apps and basic technical tasks.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Good communication

Independent

Willing to learn

First aider (preferred)

Job description

Friendly and Encouraging PA Wanted – Chippenham WC1305

Ref: WC1305

Location: Chippenham

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: 4 hours+ per week. Preferably Thursdays or Fridays 9am-1pm - Flexible for the right person. Option for more hours, once established in the role.

Hourly pay rate: £15 per hour.

I am a 64-year-old lady with energy and an offbeat sense of humour. I enjoy going out, shopping and socialising, listening to music and writing poetry. I also have a pet budgie. I am looking for someone to help support me to enable me to continue living independently.

I have learning difficulties, stress related epilepsy, osteoarthritis in my hands and osteoporosis in my hips. I can manage most day-to-day tasks but would really like someone to help me with organising/diarising, administration and form filling; occasional escort to hospital appointments and periodic day trips. Whilst having a driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, it is not essential.

Having a PA who enjoys spending time with me, supporting, and guiding me when needed, would really help me to continue living an independent life.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Help with my weekly shopping, particularly heavy items.
• Help with organising/diarising, administration.
• Checking bills, correspondence/chasing up with maintenance for the house.
• Help filling in forms.
• Practical help around the house.
• Assistance with mobile phone apps and functionality.
• Escort to dentist, doctors & hospital appointments when required.
• Technical assistance with the mobile phone and electrical items.

Candidate qualities:

• Friendly and approachable.
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Good sense of humour.
• Good communication and social skills.
• To respect confidentiality, privacy and be sensitive to my needs.
• To understand that dignity and independence are important.
• Able to accept responsibility.
• Be willing to learn and able work on your own initiative.
• Preferably a qualified First Aider.
• Knowledge of benefits, social care system, would be very useful. (not essential).
• DBS checked (Independent Lives can support).

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.

Company

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £15 an hour

Hours: Part‑time

Location: Chippenham

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Additional information

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.

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