Encouraging Social/Activity Focused PA wanted DP5643
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | TBD at interview |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chichester, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP5643 |
Summary
Encouraging Social/Activity Focused PA wanted
Ref: DP5643
Location: Chichester
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
1 evening in the week after day service (days/times TBD) Occasional overnight Weekend daytime (TBD)
Hourly pay rate:
TBD at interview
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We are looking for a friendly, proactive Personal Assistant to support a very social young man in their twenties who loves spending time with others and getting out into the community. He thrives in group settings and enjoys activities such as bowling, social outings, and organised events with friends.
He is a keen cyclist and rides his tricycle most days, often covering several miles with encouragement. This is something we would love to see expanded into regular outings from our home.
While he hasn’t done many cinema trips in the past due to a younger-style interest in media (e.g. CBeebies, Peter Rabbit), his recent enjoyment of theatre outings has shown that his ability to engage and concentrate has grown significantly.
The main aim of this role is to give him opportunities to spend time away from his parents—allowing them some respite—while supporting him to meet new people, try activities, and build confidence with different social groups. He attends a day service five days a week and regularly socialises with friends via Zoom in the evenings. Support would typically be one evening per week after day service, occasional weekend daytime support, and potentially overnight stays if the right arrangement develops, to further promote independence.
He can be anxious when trying new activities, so a gentle, encouraging approach is essential. With the right support, he becomes more confident and engaged. This role will play an important part in developing his independence and preparing him for future endeavours.
Some of his friends spend evenings and occasional overnights at the PA’s home, so openness to this type of arrangement would be highly desirable.
He is largely independent with personal care, but he can be easily distracted. He benefits from someone who can calmly keep him focused, offer prompts when needed, and provide positive encouragement.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys being social, patient, and supportive, and who values helping someone grow in confidence and independence.
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
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
- 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 always work to high standards of health & safety
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: DP5643
Location: Chichester
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
1 evening in the week after day service (days/times TBD) Occasional overnight Weekend daytime (TBD)
Hourly pay rate:
TBD at interview
-
We are looking for a friendly, proactive Personal Assistant to support a very social young man in their twenties who loves spending time with others and getting out into the community. He thrives in group settings and enjoys activities such as bowling, social outings, and organised events with friends.
He is a keen cyclist and rides his tricycle most days, often covering several miles with encouragement. This is something we would love to see expanded into regular outings from our home.
While he hasn’t done many cinema trips in the past due to a younger-style interest in media (e.g. CBeebies, Peter Rabbit), his recent enjoyment of theatre outings has shown that his ability to engage and concentrate has grown significantly.
The main aim of this role is to give him opportunities to spend time away from his parents—allowing them some respite—while supporting him to meet new people, try activities, and build confidence with different social groups. He attends a day service five days a week and regularly socialises with friends via Zoom in the evenings. Support would typically be one evening per week after day service, occasional weekend daytime support, and potentially overnight stays if the right arrangement develops, to further promote independence.
He can be anxious when trying new activities, so a gentle, encouraging approach is essential. With the right support, he becomes more confident and engaged. This role will play an important part in developing his independence and preparing him for future endeavours.
Some of his friends spend evenings and occasional overnights at the PA’s home, so openness to this type of arrangement would be highly desirable.
He is largely independent with personal care, but he can be easily distracted. He benefits from someone who can calmly keep him focused, offer prompts when needed, and provide positive encouragement.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys being social, patient, and supportive, and who values helping someone grow in confidence and independence.
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
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
- 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 always work to high standards of health & safety
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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