Personal Assistant
About the Role
A caring, reliable and proactive Personal Assistant is required to support a lady with day-to-day household tasks, life administration and the establishment of positive routines that promote wellbeing, reduce stress and support a healthy work-life balance.
The role is centred around providing practical assistance, encouragement and organisational support to help the client manage daily responsibilities, maintain routines and feel less overwhelmed by everyday demands. The successful applicant will understand the positive impact that structure, routine and a supportive approach can have on overall wellbeing and confidence.
Duties May Include
- Supporting the development and maintenance of daily routines and structure.
- Assisting with household tasks such as laundry, changing bedding and general domestic duties.
- Batch cooking and meal preparation.
- Ordering, organising and tracking medication.
- Helping to manage calendars, appointments and reminders.
- Providing support to attend appointments at the correct time.
- Assisting with life administration and organisation.
- Encouraging and motivating the client to complete tasks in a manageable and achievable way.
- Helping to establish and maintain positive family routines, while providing practical support with day-to-day family responsibilities.
- Working alongside the client to identify practical coping strategies that reduce stress and make daily responsibilities feel more manageable.
- Providing reassurance and support during more challenging days while encouraging independence and involvement wherever possible.
Ideal Applicant
The client is looking for someone who is warm, organised and understanding, with experience of managing a home and family responsibilities. You will be able to adapt your approach depending on the client's needs, recognising that energy levels, confidence and capacity may vary from day to day.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a supportive, person-centred approach.
- Be understanding, patient and encouraging.
- Be organised and able to use their own initiative.
- Respect the client's preferences and independence.
- Be comfortable supporting wellbeing through routine, structure and practical organisation.
- Understand the importance of balancing encouragement with sensitivity.
- Be flexible, as the client works shifts and support requirements may vary.
- Be pet-friendly and comfortable around cats and rabbits.
- Have good communication skills and a positive attitude.
What This Role Offers
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping someone create and maintain routines that support their wellbeing, reduce feelings of overwhelm and enable them to focus on the things that matter most. Through practical support, encouragement and consistency, you will help the client build confidence, manage daily responsibilities and maintain a positive home and family life.