Personal Assistant for Friendly Mum of Two CB2227

Independent Lives; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a friendly mum of two in Trowbridge. The role is part-time, on-site, with 2.5 hours per week and a pay rate of £14.50 per hour for employed status.

You'll assist with admin tasks, household duties, driving, appointments and community activities, while providing patient, reliable support in a home environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a driving licence and own vehicle.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Patient, understanding and able to work independently.
• Able to follow instructions and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering.
• Moving and handling.
• Administration.
• Housekeeping.
• Shopping.
• Cooking.
• Transportation.
• Companionship.

Skills

Driver's licence

Own vehicle

Reliability

Patience

English literacy

Job description

Personal Assistant for Friendly Mum of Two CB2227

Personal Assistant for Friendly Mum of Two

Ref: CB2227

Location: Trowbridge

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week:

2.5 hours per week

Hourly pay rate:

£14.50 for employed, self employed rates to be discussed

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £14.50 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Trowbridge

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Are you a friendly, supportive person who enjoys helping others thrive? A kind and caring mum of two is looking for a Personal Assistant to become a valued part of her support network. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young family's day-to-day life while building a positive and rewarding working relationship.

Mum has Goldenhar syndrome, which affects her hearing and vision, and can experience anxiety, particularly when meeting new people. She is looking for someone patient, understanding and reliable who can build a positive working relationship with her and her family.

The role includes helping with admin tasks such as sorting post, checking emails, completing forms and making phone calls, as well as providing encouragement and support with cooking, household tasks, attending appointments, baby groups and accessing the community.

We are looking for someone with a good sense of humour who is proactive, organised and able to use their own initiative. An interest in arts and crafts would be a bonus. The household includes mum, her partner, two young children and Millie, their friendly indoor cat.

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Moving and handling
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship

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
• Happy to work in a smoking environment1 cat in the property and mum vapes

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 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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