Personal Assistant (Self-Employed)

Private Employer; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent individual in Cambridgeshire is seeking a motivated Personal Assistant to support daily tasks and maintain independence. The role involves household duties and assistance as needed, with full training provided. Ideal candidates should be proactive, reliable, and comfortable around animals. A driving licence and good IT skills are essential. This position does not require prior care experience but demands a commitment to confidentiality and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Dependable and proactive individual comfortable working closely in a home setting.
• No prior care experience necessary, training will be provided.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks (vacuuming, dusting, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness of van and wheelchairs.
• Prepare meals or batch-cook for the freezer.
• Support with tasks that cannot be done independently.
• Provide reasonable assistance as required.

Skills

Comfortable around animals

Full UK driving licence

Confident with IT

Good sense of humour

Reliable and organised

Fluent in English

Trustworthy and discreet

Flexible to changing needs

Job description

About the Role

I m looking for a reliable and motivated Personal Assistant to support me in living independently and fulfilling my goals. This is not a care or nursing role it s about working in partnership to support me with day-to-day tasks and enable me to live life on my terms.

Full bespoke training will be provided to help you understand and meet my specific needs. A standard DBS certificate will be required.

A bit about me

I'm an ambitious, optimistic, and independent individual who uses a wheelchair and has a complex medical history. I run my own business, and enjoy gardening especially growing my own food. My two assistance dogs are a big part of my life, and I work flexibly both from home and outside.

What I m looking for in a Personal Assistant

The ideal person will be dependable, proactive, and comfortable working closely with me in my home. Key qualities include:

• Comfortable around animals I have two assistance dogs (Essential)
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (Essential)May be required to drive my adapted vehicle occasionally
• Confident with IT and online learning
• Great sense of humour, calm, and patient
• Reliable, organised, and able to work to high standards
• Fluent in English and a good communicator
• Discreet, trustworthy, and understands the importance of confidentiality
• Takes pride in their work and is flexible to changing needs

Typical Duties

• Household tasks (vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.)
• Cleaning and maintaining my van and wheelchairs
• Preparing meals or batch-cooking for the freezer
• Supporting me with tasks I cannot complete independently
• Any other reasonable assistance as required

Note: No prior care experience is necessary full training tailored to my needs will be provided.