Self Employed PA LTES1430
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LTES1430 |
Summary
Self Employed PA
Ref: LTES1430
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Details
This role is to support a Man
The candidate should be a man*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
3 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview.
Hourly pay rate:
TBD
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I am a young at heart man residing in an assisted living facility in Bexhill where I have my own self contained flat. I am supported by staff here but want to get out and about a bit more and do more social activities, especially as the nicer weather is coming. I am also just as happy to watch a decent film with you, play cards or just chat.
I need prompting to go to the bathroom, especially if we are going out and to be asked that my pad is clean.
I am easy going and friendly but need to be encouraged and motivated.
I am a wheelchair user when I go out but manage without in my flat. I am also a smoker so please consider this before applying.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Personal grooming to prompt me to use the bathroom and my pad and trousers are clean.
- Moving and handling I may need a hand when getting in and out of the car.
- Housekeeping encourage me to do light tidying.
- Dressing / undressing checking with me that my pad and trousers are clean after I have used the bathroom.
- Bathroom Assistance prompt me to go to the bathroom especially before going out, encourage me to make sure I am clean and my trousers are clean.
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
- 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
- Happy to work in a smoking environment
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
Ref: LTES1430
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Details
This role is to support a Man
The candidate should be a man*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
3 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview.
Hourly pay rate:
TBD
-
I am a young at heart man residing in an assisted living facility in Bexhill where I have my own self contained flat. I am supported by staff here but want to get out and about a bit more and do more social activities, especially as the nicer weather is coming. I am also just as happy to watch a decent film with you, play cards or just chat.
I need prompting to go to the bathroom, especially if we are going out and to be asked that my pad is clean.
I am easy going and friendly but need to be encouraged and motivated.
I am a wheelchair user when I go out but manage without in my flat. I am also a smoker so please consider this before applying.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Personal grooming to prompt me to use the bathroom and my pad and trousers are clean.
- Moving and handling I may need a hand when getting in and out of the car.
- Housekeeping encourage me to do light tidying.
- Dressing / undressing checking with me that my pad and trousers are clean after I have used the bathroom.
- Bathroom Assistance prompt me to go to the bathroom especially before going out, encourage me to make sure I am clean and my trousers are clean.
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
- 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
- Happy to work in a smoking environment
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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