PA Wanted for Meal Preparation and Cooking Support NB2333

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

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant to support a woman living independently in her own home in Trowbridge. The role comprises 5 hours per week, split across Monday and Thursday, with on-site meal preparation and light cooking to help her rediscover enjoyment of home-cooked meals.

You will plan meals, assist with shopping and food storage, and ensure meals meet dietary needs including diabetes considerations.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and supportive attitude.
• Ability to cook simple meals and assist with meal planning.

Responsibilities

• Cook home-made meals for the client as requested.
• Help plan weekly meals considering tastes and dietary needs (diabetes).
• Shop with support and organise food supplies.
• Prepare meals in advance and portion for the week.
• Assist with safe storage and food handling.
• Encourage client involvement in meal planning and choices.

Skills

Caring

Cooking

Reliability

Time management

Communication

Job description

PA Wanted for Meal Preparation and Cooking Support NB2333

Company: Independent Lives

Ref: NB2333

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: To be discussed (Employed or Self-employed)

Hours: Part‑time

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Employment status: Employed or Self‑employed

Hours per week: Mon + Thurs = 10am to 12.30pm

Hourly pay rate: to be discussed

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: No

We are looking for a friendly, caring and reliable PA to support a lady who lives independently in her own home with her lovely cat for 5 hours a week split over two days on a Monday and Thursday.

She has always enjoyed cooking but, due to physical difficulties, is no longer able to manage meal preparation on her own. She would love to rediscover her enjoyment of food and home cooking with the support of a PA.

We are looking for someone who is patient, kind, encouraging and enjoys cooking. You should be happy to work alongside her, offering practical support while respecting her choices and helping her remain involved in the things she loves.

If you enjoy cooking and would like to help someone continue living independently while bringing enjoyment back into mealtimes, this could be a lovely role for you.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to someone’s daily life by helping her maintain her independence and enjoy the comfort and pleasure of home‑cooked meals again.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Cooking
• Helping to put away shopping and organise food supplies.
• Supporting her to plan meals for the week, taking into account her tastes and preferences.
• Preparing and cooking home‑cooked meals, such as shepherd’s pie, lasagne, curries and other favourite dishes.
• Assisting with chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients and other aspects of cooking.
• Preparing meals in advance, portioning them and storing them safely for the week ahead.
• Supporting her to make balanced food choices in line with her dietary needs, as she has diabetes.
• Encouraging her to be involved in meal planning and preparation wherever possible, helping her regain confidence and enjoyment around food.

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
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able always to work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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.

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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