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

Job summary

Independent Lives in Melksham is seeking teams of Personal Assistants to support a creatively focused individual who is beginning gender transition.

The role is permanent, part-time and on-site, with pay from £14.40 per hour, with self-employment rates to be discussed. Duties include personal care, daily living tasks, routine-building and companionship to promote independence.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient and adaptable requirements.
• Experience supporting people with ADHD and autism.
• Respectful of gender identity and transition needs.
• Reliable and encouraging in approach.
• Committed to promoting independence and routines.

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming and daily living assistance.
• Housekeeping, shopping, cooking and transportation support.
• Companionship and help to build confidence and routines.
• Administrative tasks as required and support for day-to-day activities.
• Gardening or other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Friendly and adaptable

ADHD & autism experience

Gender identity awareness

Reliable and encouraging

Independence and routine-building

Job description

Teams of PAs Wanted for Creative Person CB2337

£14.40 per hour - Self employment rates to be discussed

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £14.40 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Melksham

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Sept 2026

Closing date: 10 Oct 2026

A creative, logical and detail-oriented individual is looking for supportive Personal Assistants to help establish routines and achieve personal goals. They enjoy Marvel, Star Wars, LEGO, gaming and online streaming.

The individual is at the beginning of their gender transition journey and is looking for supportive, respectful and understanding PAs who can provide encouragement while promoting independence and wellbeing.

The role will involve supporting with daily living tasks, including personal hygiene, helping to build confidence, reduce feelings of being overwhelmed and create structure and routine in day-to-day life.

We are looking for a minimum of two PAs to provide consistent support and cover for holidays, sickness and appointments.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Friendly, patient and adaptable
• Experienced in supporting people with ADHD and autism
• Respectful and inclusive of gender identity and transition needs
• Reliable and encouraging
• Committed to promoting independence and routine-building

Important: The employer is hypersensitive to smells, so non-smokers and those who do not wear strong perfumes or scented products are preferred.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference while supporting someone to live independently, navigate a significant life transition and work towards their future goals.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Gardening
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker due to medical reasons

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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