Personal Assistant – Home & Personal Support RGES1501
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RGES1501 |
Summary
Personal Assistant – Home & Personal Support
Ref: RGES1501
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
7.5 hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
TBC
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The purpose of this role is to give the client the right kind of support to live more independently, reliably, and confidently day‑to‑day. The PA will help reduce overwhelm, create steadier routines, and make home life feel calmer and more manageable.
Personal Care & Wellbeing Support:
- Gentle prompts and assistance with toileting, bathing, washing, dressing, and choosing weather‑appropriate clothing
- Support with dentist, GP, therapy, hairdresser and other personal appointments
- Encouragement and support for activity goals.
Household Management & Routine Support:
- Routine cleaning and light housework, encouraging the client to participate
- Seasonal household tasks (decorations, window cleaning, boiler service scheduling)
- Laundry and clothing support
- Meal planning, shopping, food stock organisation
- Cooking meals for the family
- Changing bedding
- Plant Care
Parenting Support:
- Helping the client preserve energy for quality family time
- Supporting routines that reduce burnout and increase connection
Time, Diary & Life Administration:
- Helping maintain a simple diary system with reminders
- Supporting planning, to‑dos, bookings and general organisation
Pet Care (Dog Focused)
- Feeding, grooming, dog‑walking, health routines, grooming appointments
- Safeguarding & Compliance:
Enhanced DBS check required. Confidentiality essential.
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Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Looking after pets
Candidate qualities:
Essential:
- Kind
- Patient
- Flexible
- Excellent communicator
Desirable:
- Experience with neurodivergent adults
- Care background
- Working Style & Values:
- Warm, friendly, steady, encouraging independence, trauma‑informed.
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: RGES1501
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
7.5 hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
TBC
-
The purpose of this role is to give the client the right kind of support to live more independently, reliably, and confidently day‑to‑day. The PA will help reduce overwhelm, create steadier routines, and make home life feel calmer and more manageable.
Personal Care & Wellbeing Support:
- Gentle prompts and assistance with toileting, bathing, washing, dressing, and choosing weather‑appropriate clothing
- Support with dentist, GP, therapy, hairdresser and other personal appointments
- Encouragement and support for activity goals.
Household Management & Routine Support:
- Routine cleaning and light housework, encouraging the client to participate
- Seasonal household tasks (decorations, window cleaning, boiler service scheduling)
- Laundry and clothing support
- Meal planning, shopping, food stock organisation
- Cooking meals for the family
- Changing bedding
- Plant Care
Parenting Support:
- Helping the client preserve energy for quality family time
- Supporting routines that reduce burnout and increase connection
Time, Diary & Life Administration:
- Helping maintain a simple diary system with reminders
- Supporting planning, to‑dos, bookings and general organisation
Pet Care (Dog Focused)
- Feeding, grooming, dog‑walking, health routines, grooming appointments
- Safeguarding & Compliance:
Enhanced DBS check required. Confidentiality essential.
-
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Looking after pets
Candidate qualities:
Essential:
- Kind
- Patient
- Flexible
- Excellent communicator
Desirable:
- Experience with neurodivergent adults
- Care background
- Working Style & Values:
- Warm, friendly, steady, encouraging independence, trauma‑informed.
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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