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Independent Lives; Devizes; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Devizes seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support an independent and active 30-year-old woman. This part-time, on-site role is 4 hours per week, paying £12.71 per hour, with mileage expenses.

Duties include transport to activities, companionship, and helping develop practical life skills while encouraging independence and confidence. The successful candidate will be reliable, patient, and discreet, with good English and a respectful, supportive manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or care is welcome, but a warm and understanding approach is important.

Responsibilities

• Transportation
• Companionship
• Support daily living skills and independence

Skills

Companionship

Reliability

Timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Job description

PA Supporting an Independent and Active Young Woman WC1697

PA Supporting an Independent and Active Young Woman

Ref: WC1697

Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £12.71 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Devizes Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Sept 2026 Closing date: 11 Oct 2026

Location: Devizes

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

4 hours a week - preferably on a Friday afternoon

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 + 45p per mile expenses

We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a friendly and engaging 30-year-old woman to enjoy an active, fulfilling, and independent lifestyle. This rewarding role would suit someone who is compassionate, encouraging, and enjoys building positive, supportive relationships.

The role involves accompanying her to activities she enjoys, including dog walking, shopping trips, visits to National Trust locations, cafés, and community outings. Support will also include helping her develop confidence and independence with everyday life skills such as cooking and making choices about activities and plans. No two days will be the same, and there will be opportunities to explore new interests and experiences together.

We are looking for someone who can provide gentle guidance, reassurance, and practical support while respecting her individuality and helping her feel comfortable and confident. A calm nature, good sense of humour, and positive attitude are important qualities for this role. Someone who trustworthy, dependable, and able to build a supportive professional relationship would be highly valued.

This position would suit a caring individual who enjoys supporting others to live independently and make the most of the activities they love. Experience in support work or care is welcome, but a warm and understanding approach is just as important.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• 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
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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.

We are a part of Independent Lives; 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. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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