Menu

Self employed PA CSES1052

Job details
Posting date: 04 July 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 03 August 2025
Location: Heathfield, East Sussex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Independent Lives
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CSES1052

Apply for this job

Summary

Self employed PA

Ref: CSES1052

Location: Heathfield

Details
This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:
self-employed

Hours per week:
preferably a Wednesday and Friday afternoon, but this can be flexible.

Hourly pay rate:
to be discussed at interview

I am 18 years old and looking to increase my confidence and independence. I am on the autistic spectrum, have dyslexia, and also a sleep disorder.

I am looking for someone to support me with admin tasks- sometimes with my dyslexia I need support to read emails and working out how I would like to reply, budgeting my money, domestic tasks, shopping, cooking and organising myself to ensure I don't miss important appointments/events.

I am an animal lover, with my own dog and keep chickens, so someone who shares my interests would be required.

I live in quite a rural area, so a car driver would be required.

Duties include:
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship

Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Experience of working with people with autism, anxiety disorder and low mood would be beneficial.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Apply for this job