Personal Assistant MVES716
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MVES716 |
Summary
Ref: MVES716
Location: Eastbourne
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 3 hours a week on Thursdays
Hourly pay rate: £12.21 an hour, mileage to be confirmed
I am an 18-year-old female who is looking for a same sex personal assistant to join my existing care team.
Living with Autism, ADHD, and mental health complexities has been restricting throughout my childhood and as I transition to adulthood, I would like to gain confidence and independence from Mum to access the community, try new things, make new friends, and meet personal goals with the support of a trusted PA.
The role is initially for 3 hours per week, (Thursdays) with the intention of increasing hours once a relationship is established.
Duties include:
Transportation
Companionship
Encourage and assist preparing lunches and snacks
To assist with building confidence and independence away from Mum.
Encourage and participate in community activities; i.e., shopping, physical exercise, bowling, mini golf, cinema, peer group activities, etc.
Accompany/transport to educational placements and appointments.
Candidate qualities:
The ideal candidate would be:
Dog lover
Experience / knowledge / awareness of Autism / Mental Health / ADHD or experience of working with similar
Approachable, non-judgemental, sensitive with approach and empathic
Willing to support and join in with activities
Work with the current MDT and undergo further training to support role where applicable
Strong active listening skills
Approachable, non-judgemental, patient, possess excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and empathy
Youthful outlook, honest, fun loving, and cheerful
Willing to undergo further training to support role
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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. Please note, 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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Location: Eastbourne
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 3 hours a week on Thursdays
Hourly pay rate: £12.21 an hour, mileage to be confirmed
I am an 18-year-old female who is looking for a same sex personal assistant to join my existing care team.
Living with Autism, ADHD, and mental health complexities has been restricting throughout my childhood and as I transition to adulthood, I would like to gain confidence and independence from Mum to access the community, try new things, make new friends, and meet personal goals with the support of a trusted PA.
The role is initially for 3 hours per week, (Thursdays) with the intention of increasing hours once a relationship is established.
Duties include:
Transportation
Companionship
Encourage and assist preparing lunches and snacks
To assist with building confidence and independence away from Mum.
Encourage and participate in community activities; i.e., shopping, physical exercise, bowling, mini golf, cinema, peer group activities, etc.
Accompany/transport to educational placements and appointments.
Candidate qualities:
The ideal candidate would be:
Dog lover
Experience / knowledge / awareness of Autism / Mental Health / ADHD or experience of working with similar
Approachable, non-judgemental, sensitive with approach and empathic
Willing to support and join in with activities
Work with the current MDT and undergo further training to support role where applicable
Strong active listening skills
Approachable, non-judgemental, patient, possess excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and empathy
Youthful outlook, honest, fun loving, and cheerful
Willing to undergo further training to support role
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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. Please note, 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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