Suffolk Independent Living

07/09/2026

🌿 PERSONAL ASSISTANT / SUPPORT WORKER WANTED – MELTON, SUFFOLK 🌿
💷 £14.10 per hour
🕒 Up to 24 hours per week available
📍 Melton / Woodbridge area
I’m looking for one or more practical, capable and quick-thinking people to provide support with everyday life.
The role is varied and may include:
✨ Cooking and batch cooking
✨ Shopping
✨ Cleaning and household tasks
✨ Admin and organisation
✨ Support with appointments and getting out and about

I’m looking for someone who is reliable, practical, able to use their initiative and has a positive can-do attitude.
🚗 Full driving licence desirable
🌸 Must be able to work fragrance-free
Experience in care or support work may be useful, but finding the right person is more important than having a particular background.

👉 For full details and to apply, please see the SIL vacancy
https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/vacancies
Job Ref: SILREF 5323
📅 Closing date: 18 September 2026
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03/09/2026

- Interested in Care and Support work?

Our PA register will go live on Monday the 7th of September, and we are looking for kind and reliable people to register their details today.

This is a new way to link people looking for support, with individuals interested in care and support work in Suffolk.

Join today and be among the first to be considered for new vacancies before they are advertised!
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02/09/2026

VACANCY: Personal Assistant required in Roydon, Norfolk
Closing Date: 18/09/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5325
2 positions available
Position 1 - 36 hours per week over 3 days
Position 2 - 48 hours in week 1 and 36 hours in week 2
Starting hourly rate: £13.20, increasing to £13.72
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I’m 32 years old and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant who can help me with personal care and to support me to go out into the community. I’m a very happy chappy who is nonverbal and has complex needs. I am tube fed, have a catheter and I also need hoisting as I cannot bear weight. I like to go bowling, to the cinema and to the zoo. You will always be working with one other carer, and previous experience is essential for this role; however, training will be given. Please note, I do not smoke and I have a wheelchair accessible vehicle.​
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01/09/2026

VACANCY: Female* Personal Care Assistant required in Haverhill, Suffolk
Closing Date: 18/09/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5324
2 positions available, 3.5 hours per week each
Hourly rate: £14.00
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I am a lady who has mobility problems. I am looking to employ a Personal Care Assistant to support with personal care, to help me with things that I cannot do any more and to improve my quality of life. I have problems with my hands and walking difficulties. I need support to access the local community and around my home. I have two cats so my PCA will need to be happy to work around them.
The main duties may change from time to time, they will include washing and dressing me, applying creams, giving facials, hand massages, pedicures, and foot soaks etc. I also need support washing and drying my hair.
Additionally, in the house, I will need support to make breakfast and drinks, put dishes in the dishwasher and empty the bin.

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28/08/2026

VACANCY: Personal Assistant/Support Worker required in Melton, Suffolk
Closing Date: 18/09/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5323
Up to 24 hours per week - applications welcome for all or some of the available hours
Hourly rate: £14.10
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I’m a creative and intelligent woman with multiple disabilities looking for one or more quick-thinking, capable and practical Personal Assistants/Support Workers with a positive, can-do attitude.
The role is about providing flexible support with aspects of daily life that are difficult because of my disabilities. I have severe ME/CFS alongside multiple allergies, neurodivergence and mobility difficulties. Because I live with fluctuating energy and post-exertional malaise, I need support that genuinely reduces how much I have to physically and mentally hold together myself.
The role includes cooking and batch cooking; shopping and carefully checking ingredients and allergens; cleaning and household tasks; practical help with admin and organisation; and support attending appointments and outings with my mobility scooter.
You must be willing to work fragrance-free due to severe allergies and sensitivities. A full driving licence is desirable, and ideally you will be able to drive a manual car with a ramp and help load mobility equipment.
Most shifts are likely to be 1–4 hours, usually during the morning or through lunchtime.

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27/08/2026

We are launching a new PA Register in Suffolk!

We’re looking for people interested in care and support work to join our PA Register today.

As a Personal Assistant, you could help with everyday tasks, getting out and about, appointments, meals, social activities, and personal care. Every role is unique, but they all make a real difference.

No matter your background, if you have the skills to support people to live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

Follow the link to register your details for our launch on the 7th September 2026
https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/pa-register

27/08/2026

VACANCY: Female* Personal Assistant required in Costessey, Norfolk
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5322
22 hours per week
Hourly rate: £14.50
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I am a young lady with full mental capacity and multiple complex care conditions. Some of which include high functioning Autism, seizures, and a physical disability. I live in a smoke free environment at home with my family. I have a clean and well-equipped living space. I need someone who is happy to work alone as well as a part of a team. Although there is always someone on hand if needed. Someone with a care background and experience is preferred. However, you will need to have patience and happy to work on and off the floor. Regular specialist training and shadow shifts will take place. You will have access to relevant medical records as and when it is required. Therefore, being mindful of data protection is crucial.
Despite having complex care needs I am a positive person with plenty of personal interests in which I would need assistance to do them. As well as being open to learn new things and welcome some of your own interests. As building a rapport is crucial as we will be spending a lot of time together and need to be comfortable in each other’s company. It is essential that you are happy to work in close proximity with a large golden retriever who gives seizure alerts. I have also got other well-loved pets which is a part of my everyday life.

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26/08/2026

VACANCY: Female Personal Assistant required in Bures, Suffolk
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5320
10 Hours per week
Hourly rate: £12.71
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Support Worker required in Bures, Suffolk to help assist and provide respite to a 10-year-old boy with autism. The Support Worker will be employed by and will be responsible to the young boy’s parents and will provide a role primarily supporting the parents through offering respite. The role will take place mainly in the community and sometimes within the young family of four’s household which does include a pet dog. The role will involve days out and trips with the child to activities, including going on walks and going to parks. The young boy loves to head to the shops for days out and likes to name the aisles.

The Support Worker as part of the role must be comfortable to have full and responsible supervision of the child at all times whilst providing personal care where necessary, such as support with eating and ensuring appropriate clothing. The candidate must have a driving license and suitable transport capable of fitting a push chair.

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26/08/2026

VACANCY: Female Support Worker required in Bures, Suffolk
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5321
10 Hours per week
Hourly rate: £12.71
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Support Workers required in Bures, Suffolk to help assist and provide respite to a 5-year-old boy with autism. The Support Workers will be employed by and will be responsible to the young boy’s parents and will provide a role primarily supporting the parents through offering respite. The role will take place in the community and sometimes within the young family of four’s household which does include a pet dog. The role will involve days out and trips with the child to activities, including going on walks and going to parks. The young boy also enjoys going to Air hop and soft play.
The Support Worker as part of the role must be comfortable to have full and responsible supervision of the child at all times, whilst providing personal care where necessary, such as support with eating and ensuring appropriate clothing. The candidate must have a driving license and suitable transport capable of fitting a push chair.

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25/08/2026

Job title:Personal Assistant required in Ipswich, Suffolk
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
Job Ref: SILREF 5319
4 Hours per week
Hourly rate: £12.21
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This role is to support a 7-year-old little boy both at home and in the community to access facilities and services and to support him to seek new hobbies and experiences. You will be supporting N both with and without his family present. Previous experience or knowledge of supporting people with SEN is essential
We have 2 pet cats and 2 other high need children in the household.
The successful candidate will be responsible to N’s Mother as your employer.

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