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Female self employed Personal Assistant DP5924

Job details
Posting date: 05 September 2025
Salary: £16 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 05 October 2025
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Independent Lives
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DP5924

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Summary

Female self employed Personal Assistant

Ref: DP5924

Location: Chichester

Details
This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:
Self-employed

Hours per week:
To be discussed

Hourly pay rate:
£16.00
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We are looking for a female self employed PA to care for our 26 year old special needs daughter who lives in her own 2 bedroom flat in Chichester.

Our daughter is a kind, gentle, and sociable young woman who enjoys walks, going to the gym, visiting the theatre and coffee shops, socialising with friends, and listening to music—especially dancing. She values forming trusting and supportive relationships with her carers.

We are seeking someone who is positive, energetic, speaks clear English, and can confidently follow a care plan. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential. This position is available for an immediate start, and references will be required.

Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance

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
- Able to follow the care plan

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.

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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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