Personal Assistant to young man DP1774
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chichester, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP1774 |
Summary
Personal Assistant to young man
Ref: DP1774
Location: Chichester
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Wednesday Friday and some weekends Times can be varied to suit
Hourly pay rate:
£14.00 an hour
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We are seeking a Personal Assistant to spend time with our 27-year-old son, who is autistic and has learning disabilities, a speech disorder, and severe anxiety. He is very active and has a strong passion for woodworking—he especially enjoys creating miniature dollhouse scenes in his log cabin. He also loves gardening, visiting museums, and exploring places of interest.
At times, his anxiety can lead to meltdowns and challenging behaviour. We're looking for someone with a calm and patient nature, who can gently support him during these moments—offering distraction when needed and allowing him the space to reset.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- 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
- 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
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Out going fun person with a good knowledge of autism, patient and calm
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.
Ref: DP1774
Location: Chichester
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Wednesday Friday and some weekends Times can be varied to suit
Hourly pay rate:
£14.00 an hour
-
We are seeking a Personal Assistant to spend time with our 27-year-old son, who is autistic and has learning disabilities, a speech disorder, and severe anxiety. He is very active and has a strong passion for woodworking—he especially enjoys creating miniature dollhouse scenes in his log cabin. He also loves gardening, visiting museums, and exploring places of interest.
At times, his anxiety can lead to meltdowns and challenging behaviour. We're looking for someone with a calm and patient nature, who can gently support him during these moments—offering distraction when needed and allowing him the space to reset.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- 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
- 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
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Out going fun person with a good knowledge of autism, patient and calm
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.
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