ilarna: Live well at home
Female Personal Assistant Required – Biggin Hill / Westerham Area (TN16)
We are looking for a calm, patient and reliable female Personal Assistant to support an older couple living independently in their own home in the Biggin Hill / Westerham area.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a PA who is confident supporting people with light daily routines, reassurance, companionship and mental health-related needs.
Location: TN16 area
Hours: 2 hours per day, preferably mid-morning
Typical times: Around 10:00/10:30am – 12:00/12:30pm
Start: ASAP
Rate: £20-22 p/h
About the Role
You will be supporting a husband and wife who live together in their own home. Both are generally independent with personal care and mobility, so this role does not involve regular personal care.
The couple would benefit from a consistent PA who can build trust gradually, provide gentle reassurance, and support with practical daily tasks. Previous care arrangements ended due to refusal of entry, so a calm, non-rushed and relationship-led approach is essential.
Support Required
The role may include:
- Medication prompting and oversight for the gentleman
- Preparing two light meals, such as sandwiches or simple meals
- Checking what groceries are needed and updating family where required
- Light domestic tasks, including loading/unloading the dishwasher, wiping surfaces, cleaning the hob and keeping the home generally tidy
- Providing gentle encouragement and reassurance
- Supporting routine, structure and general wellbeing
- Offering companionship and light conversation
- Recognising and escalating any concerns or changes in presentation appropriately
About the Clients
The lady is independent with her personal care and enjoys reading, writing short stories, listening to Queen and visiting the local Costa Coffee.
The gentleman is also largely self-caring but may benefit from occasional prompting and reassurance. He enjoys listening to the radio, has a strong interest in politics and likes keeping up with current affairs.
There are some health considerations, including possible cognitive decline and mental health needs involving paranoia, delusions and hallucinations. The successful PA should be confident responding in a reassuring, non-confrontational way.
The Ideal PA
We are looking for someone who is:
- Female
- Calm, patient and reassuring
- Confident supporting older adults in their own home
- Experienced or comfortable supporting people with mental health needs
- Understanding of dementia, memory difficulties or cognitive decline
- Able to build trust gradually and work at the clients’ pace
- A good communicator with a respectful, person-centred approach
- Comfortable working in a home where cameras are present in communal areas
- Non-judgemental and professional at all times
- Friendly and able to provide meaningful companionship
A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred, as support with appointments or community access may be required.
Apply Now
If you are a compassionate, reliable and experienced Personal Assistant who can provide calm, respectful and consistent support, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
- Knowledge of Adult Safeguarding
- Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Self-employed (or willing to become self-employed – we can guide you)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (issued within 12 months OR on the Update Service
NEXT STEP (Required to be introduced as an option to this client)
Complete your ilarna PA profile and vetting at https://app.ilarna.com to be introduced to this client, and become directly contactable and bookable by other support seekers using ilarna to find support at home in the future.
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Ilarna: Support that helps clients live well at home
Job Types: Temporary, Freelance
Pay: £20.00-£22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate issued within the last 12 months; OR a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate issued more than 12 months ago with a subscription to the DBS Update Service online?
- Are you currently self-employed, or open to becoming a self-employed Personal Assistant?
- Please could you confirm whether you are able to cover all sessions if selected by the client?
If not, please indicate at this time which days you are available and which of the sessions you are available to take on?
- Do you drive, have a current valid UK drivers licence, and have access to a vehicle to attend people's homes? If not, please advise how you would attend this client's address in Cambridge (CB1) and confirm you could do so consistently, punctually, and reliably.
- How many years experience do you have supporting people with dementia?
- How many years experience do you have supporting people with medication management, including pain management?
- Do you have any formal Manual Handling training or certifications?
- Are you happy you have the skills required to safely complete all elements of the support being requested? Please answer yes, or list any areas you are unsure about.
- How long would it take you to get to this client's property in Biggin Hill TN16 from your address?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
