Jobs Board
Reference
Vac-6650
Location
Ipswich
Hours
Part time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£18 per hour, plus 55p per mile for work-related journeys, and reasonable pre-agreed expenses.
Date posted
Tuesday 27th October 2026
Application closing date
Sunday 15th November 2026
Main Duties
We are looking for a female housekeeper/personal assistant to provide support to an adult woman (not elderly) who has been unwell and is recovering. This is a private long-term position.
The person is independent and does not need personal care such as washing, dressing or toileting. The role is primarily to help keep the home clean, to cook, and to provide practical assistance with everyday tasks. Driving is essential.
Role responsibilities:
Maintaining a clean, tidy and comfortable home, including household cleaning;
Laundry, changing bed linen;
Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen tidy;
Preparing and cooking healthy meals;
Grocery shopping;
Collecting prescriptions and carrying out occasional errands;
Accompanying the person to medical appointments;
Keeping an eye out for any concerns;
Providing friendly companionship and conversation;
Driving the person to appointments, shops etc;
Reminding the person about medication if necessary;
Helping with general day-to-day organisation.
The person is independent and does not need personal care such as washing, dressing or toileting. The role is primarily to help keep the home clean, to cook, and to provide practical assistance with everyday tasks. Driving is essential.
Role responsibilities:
Maintaining a clean, tidy and comfortable home, including household cleaning;
Laundry, changing bed linen;
Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen tidy;
Preparing and cooking healthy meals;
Grocery shopping;
Collecting prescriptions and carrying out occasional errands;
Accompanying the person to medical appointments;
Keeping an eye out for any concerns;
Providing friendly companionship and conversation;
Driving the person to appointments, shops etc;
Reminding the person about medication if necessary;
Helping with general day-to-day organisation.
Qualifications and Experience
Previous experience as a housekeeper, personal assistant, companion, carer, support worker or in a similar role would be an advantage.
Someone who has considerable experience looking after a relative or managing a household will also be considered.
Monday to Friday 2-3 hours during the day.
One evening (2 hours), and occasional work on weekends.
Possible extra hours/days of dog-sitting.
The exact working pattern can be discussed and agreed with the right person
Someone who has considerable experience looking after a relative or managing a household will also be considered.
Monday to Friday 2-3 hours during the day.
One evening (2 hours), and occasional work on weekends.
Possible extra hours/days of dog-sitting.
The exact working pattern can be discussed and agreed with the right person
Additional information
About you:
Kind and trustworthy;
Respectful and patient;
Friendly and enjoy providing companionship;
Organised, punctual and responsible;
Neat and tidy;
Love dogs;
A good cook and happy to prepare everyday meals;
Right to Work in the UK, speak good English;
Live in Ipswich, have a full valid UK driving license;
Own a reliable car and have appropriate insurance for work-related driving.
Kind and trustworthy;
Respectful and patient;
Friendly and enjoy providing companionship;
Organised, punctual and responsible;
Neat and tidy;
Love dogs;
A good cook and happy to prepare everyday meals;
Right to Work in the UK, speak good English;
Live in Ipswich, have a full valid UK driving license;
Own a reliable car and have appropriate insurance for work-related driving.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to flos.aureus@gmail.com. Please do not use AI (artificial intelligence) to write the cover letter.
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