personal assistant

Suffolk Independent Living; Rushmere St Andrew; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk Independent Living is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old girl in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich (IP5).

The role is part-time and on-site, with weekend and school-holiday duties including days out, after-school support, and escorting to the toilet when needed.

You will help with activities she enjoys such as swimming, music, dance, and travel, using PECS for communication, in a respectful, supportive, smoke- and pet-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Take me out on weekends and school holidays for days out to do activities
• Support me after school on weekdays
• Escort me to the toilet when needed

Job description

Female

• Personal Assistant (5339)

Company: Suffolk Independent Living

Salary: from £14 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Rushmere St Andrew

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

Summary

Female

• Personal Assistant required in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich (IP5)

Up to 8 hours per week (Sunday availability)

Hourly rate: £14.00

Job reference: 5339

About me:

I am a 14-year-old girl who loves travelling, music, dance and swimming. Swimming is my favourite activity! I would love for someone to take me out swimming and doing other fun activities as well as spending time with me.

I use PECS which is a communication system interpreted through pictures as my communication is poor. However, I am able to understand simple sentences.

I do not like vacuum cleaners and feel scared when I see one which can upset me and cause me to have a bad day.

You will be working in a pet and smoke free environment.

Main Duties and 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.

I am a 14-year-old girl who loves travelling, music, dance and swimming. Swimming is my favourite activity! I would love for someone to take me out swimming and doing other fun activities as well as spending time with me.

I use PECS which is a communication system interpreted through pictures as my communication is poor. However, I am able to understand simple sentences.

I do not like vacuum cleaners and feel scared when I see one which can upset me and cause me to have a bad day.