Self employed Personal Assistant MVES863
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MVES863 |
Summary
Personal Assistant
Ref: MVES683
Location: Eastbourne
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: self-employed
Hours per week: 5 hours a week . Days and times to be agreed
Hourly pay rate: £22
I am a chatty, friendly 26 year old man, who is on the Autistic spectrum. I have a formal diagnosis of Autism, Dyspraxia and associated difficulties and Speech and Language Disorder.
I'm looking for a personal assistant to support me with managing my household paperwork, attending appointments, meal planning and cooking and getting out to shop, attend appointments and to do the things I enjoy.
I like getting out for walks and playing crazy golf, amongst other things.
This is a rewarding role for the right person.
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Supporting me to stay safe.
Support with decision making.
I need supervision when cooking as I'm easily distracted.
Social Support and support with Communication skills.
Support with routine household maintenance.
Support to maintain my accommodation.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Experience of or training in supporting adults on the Autistic spectrum is desirable.
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
Ref: MVES683
Location: Eastbourne
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: self-employed
Hours per week: 5 hours a week . Days and times to be agreed
Hourly pay rate: £22
I am a chatty, friendly 26 year old man, who is on the Autistic spectrum. I have a formal diagnosis of Autism, Dyspraxia and associated difficulties and Speech and Language Disorder.
I'm looking for a personal assistant to support me with managing my household paperwork, attending appointments, meal planning and cooking and getting out to shop, attend appointments and to do the things I enjoy.
I like getting out for walks and playing crazy golf, amongst other things.
This is a rewarding role for the right person.
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Supporting me to stay safe.
Support with decision making.
I need supervision when cooking as I'm easily distracted.
Social Support and support with Communication skills.
Support with routine household maintenance.
Support to maintain my accommodation.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Experience of or training in supporting adults on the Autistic spectrum is desirable.
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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