Self Employed PA LTES1068
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Newhaven, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LTES1068 |
Summary
Self Employed PA
Ref: LTES1068
Location: Newhaven
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
Monday pick up from home and take to group in Newhaven at 1.00pm for 1.30 start and collect at 3.30 (Approximately 1 hour) Tuesday pick up from home and take to group in Newhaven at 9.30am for 10.00am start and collect at 12.00pm (Approximately 1 hour) and every 3rd Tuesday pick up from home at 9.30am for 10.00am start and collet at 3.15pm (approximately 1 hour) The remaining 7 hours to be used to access the community i.e. going for coffee or visiting the garden centre or for a drive.
Hourly pay rate:
TBD
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I am a young at heart lady in my late 70’s and I live with my very supportive husband in our home in Newhaven.
I am looking for a kind and gentle PA to support me for 10 hours per week. I have mobility issues and use walking aids and a wheelchair; I also have some memory issues so will need clear written information regarding your timetable of support.
I would really like to attend a couple of local groups; one is a Knit and Natter group in Newhaven on a Monday from 1.30pm until 3.30pm and the other is on a Tuesday also in Newhaven from 10.00am until 12.00pm, also every 3rd Tuesday of the month this group do a lunch from 10.00am until 3.15pm. You do not have to stay with me at the groups.
I would like you to pick me up from home and support me from my chair to my wheelchair and to support me to get in and out of your car.
I would like to use the remaining hours to go out for coffee or visit the garden centre for example.
If you have some interest in knitting, arts and crafts, gardening, animals and have some knowledge of conditions such as dementia and can support with transfers and mobility then please apply, I would love to meet you.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Personal grooming - to check I am appropriately dressed for the weather conditions.
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
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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: LTES1068
Location: Newhaven
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
Monday pick up from home and take to group in Newhaven at 1.00pm for 1.30 start and collect at 3.30 (Approximately 1 hour) Tuesday pick up from home and take to group in Newhaven at 9.30am for 10.00am start and collect at 12.00pm (Approximately 1 hour) and every 3rd Tuesday pick up from home at 9.30am for 10.00am start and collet at 3.15pm (approximately 1 hour) The remaining 7 hours to be used to access the community i.e. going for coffee or visiting the garden centre or for a drive.
Hourly pay rate:
TBD
-
I am a young at heart lady in my late 70’s and I live with my very supportive husband in our home in Newhaven.
I am looking for a kind and gentle PA to support me for 10 hours per week. I have mobility issues and use walking aids and a wheelchair; I also have some memory issues so will need clear written information regarding your timetable of support.
I would really like to attend a couple of local groups; one is a Knit and Natter group in Newhaven on a Monday from 1.30pm until 3.30pm and the other is on a Tuesday also in Newhaven from 10.00am until 12.00pm, also every 3rd Tuesday of the month this group do a lunch from 10.00am until 3.15pm. You do not have to stay with me at the groups.
I would like you to pick me up from home and support me from my chair to my wheelchair and to support me to get in and out of your car.
I would like to use the remaining hours to go out for coffee or visit the garden centre for example.
If you have some interest in knitting, arts and crafts, gardening, animals and have some knowledge of conditions such as dementia and can support with transfers and mobility then please apply, I would love to meet you.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Personal grooming - to check I am appropriately dressed for the weather conditions.
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
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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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