Fun and Caring PA Wanted DP7894
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.71 per hour + expenses |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Burgess Hill, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP7894 |
Summary
Fun and Caring PA Wanted
Ref: DP7894
Location: Burgess Hill
Details
This role is to support a Child
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
• Approx. 4 hours per week during term time (typically 4:30pm –8:30pm) • Approx. 6 hours per week during school holidays
• Some flexibility available – we are happy to discuss options (e.g. term time or holidays only)
• Optional additional hours are available
Hourly pay rate:
£12.71 per hour + expenses
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Calling all fun-loving, caring people!
We are looking for a warm, positive and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to be a companion to our amazing 14-year-old daughter, who is autistic and attends school in Burgess Hill.
This is a genuinely rewarding and enjoyable role for someone who loves spending time with young people and getting out and about.
What you’ll be doing:
Exploring fun activities together – mini festivals, theatre, cinema, swimming, walks and more
Getting creative with baking, crafts, music, karaoke and dancing
Spending relaxed time chatting, hanging out and building a genuine connection
Supporting and encouraging her interests and confidence
Helping ensure she feels safe, happy and supported
Our daughter is very sociable, loves to have fun and has a great sense of humour. She enjoys a wide range of activities but is equally happy just spending time with someone she feels comfortable with.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting autistic young people of a similar age
Is kind, patient, positive and genuinely enjoys having fun
Has a good sense of humour and can build a natural, trusting relationship
Is reliable and able to provide a consistent presence
Hours:
Approx. 4 hours per week during term time (typically 4:30–8:30pm)
Approx. 6 hours per week during school holidays
Some flexibility available – we are happy to discuss options (e.g. term time or holidays only)
Optional additional hours are available
Additional requirements:
Full driving licence and access to a car (essential due to semi-rural location)
Female applicants only (due to some personal care support)
Location:RH13 8HB
If you’re someone who brings energy, kindness and a sense of fun, and would love to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Exploring fun activities together – mini festivals, theatre, cinema, swimming, walks and more
- Getting creative with baking, crafts, music, karaoke and dancing
- Spending relaxed time chatting, hanging out and building a genuine connection
- Supporting and encouraging her interests and confidence
- Helping ensure she feels safe, happy and supported
- Some personal care support required
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
- Has experience supporting autistic young people of a similar age
- Is kind, patient, positive and genuinely enjoys having fun
- Has a good sense of humour and can build a natural, trusting relationship
- Is reliable and able to provide a consistent presence
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: DP7894
Location: Burgess Hill
Details
This role is to support a Child
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
• Approx. 4 hours per week during term time (typically 4:30pm –8:30pm) • Approx. 6 hours per week during school holidays
• Some flexibility available – we are happy to discuss options (e.g. term time or holidays only)
• Optional additional hours are available
Hourly pay rate:
£12.71 per hour + expenses
-
Calling all fun-loving, caring people!
We are looking for a warm, positive and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to be a companion to our amazing 14-year-old daughter, who is autistic and attends school in Burgess Hill.
This is a genuinely rewarding and enjoyable role for someone who loves spending time with young people and getting out and about.
What you’ll be doing:
Exploring fun activities together – mini festivals, theatre, cinema, swimming, walks and more
Getting creative with baking, crafts, music, karaoke and dancing
Spending relaxed time chatting, hanging out and building a genuine connection
Supporting and encouraging her interests and confidence
Helping ensure she feels safe, happy and supported
Our daughter is very sociable, loves to have fun and has a great sense of humour. She enjoys a wide range of activities but is equally happy just spending time with someone she feels comfortable with.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting autistic young people of a similar age
Is kind, patient, positive and genuinely enjoys having fun
Has a good sense of humour and can build a natural, trusting relationship
Is reliable and able to provide a consistent presence
Hours:
Approx. 4 hours per week during term time (typically 4:30–8:30pm)
Approx. 6 hours per week during school holidays
Some flexibility available – we are happy to discuss options (e.g. term time or holidays only)
Optional additional hours are available
Additional requirements:
Full driving licence and access to a car (essential due to semi-rural location)
Female applicants only (due to some personal care support)
Location:RH13 8HB
If you’re someone who brings energy, kindness and a sense of fun, and would love to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Exploring fun activities together – mini festivals, theatre, cinema, swimming, walks and more
- Getting creative with baking, crafts, music, karaoke and dancing
- Spending relaxed time chatting, hanging out and building a genuine connection
- Supporting and encouraging her interests and confidence
- Helping ensure she feels safe, happy and supported
- Some personal care support required
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
- Has experience supporting autistic young people of a similar age
- Is kind, patient, positive and genuinely enjoys having fun
- Has a good sense of humour and can build a natural, trusting relationship
- Is reliable and able to provide a consistent presence
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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