Personal assistants required MVES1452
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MVES1452 |
Summary
Personal assistants required
Ref: MVES1452
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Preferred
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
1 hour in the morning 8-9am then at lunchtime 12-1pm, Monday to Sunday.
Hourly pay rate:
£18
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I am an 80‑year‑old man looking for 2-3 reliable, respectful, and punctual personal assistants to help me live independently at home. Punctuality is very important, as my catheter care, meals, and medications follow a set routine, and our home runs on a calm, organised daily schedule.
A family member works from home in another room and is available in an emergency, but will not be involved in daily care and should not be disturbed during working hours.
Morning visit (8am)
- Drain and clean night catheter bag
- Assist with dressing if needed
- Prepare simple microwave breakfast
Lunchtime visit (12pm)
- Assist with undressing/dressing for showers, or help wash my legs on non‑shower days
- Re‑adjust catheter
- Heat a ready meal and vegetables in the microwave
Additional small care‑related tasks
Any other small tasks related to my personal care routine, carried out occasionally as needed
Light domestic tasks:
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning my bedroom and upstairs bathroom (including the toilet)
- Vacuuming my bedroom and hallway
- Changing my bedding from time to time
- Experience with catheter care is essential. This role suits someone who values routine, works independently, and provides respectful, consistent support.
This is a rewarding role for the right person.
Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
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
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: MVES1452
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Preferred
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
1 hour in the morning 8-9am then at lunchtime 12-1pm, Monday to Sunday.
Hourly pay rate:
£18
-
I am an 80‑year‑old man looking for 2-3 reliable, respectful, and punctual personal assistants to help me live independently at home. Punctuality is very important, as my catheter care, meals, and medications follow a set routine, and our home runs on a calm, organised daily schedule.
A family member works from home in another room and is available in an emergency, but will not be involved in daily care and should not be disturbed during working hours.
Morning visit (8am)
- Drain and clean night catheter bag
- Assist with dressing if needed
- Prepare simple microwave breakfast
Lunchtime visit (12pm)
- Assist with undressing/dressing for showers, or help wash my legs on non‑shower days
- Re‑adjust catheter
- Heat a ready meal and vegetables in the microwave
Additional small care‑related tasks
Any other small tasks related to my personal care routine, carried out occasionally as needed
Light domestic tasks:
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning my bedroom and upstairs bathroom (including the toilet)
- Vacuuming my bedroom and hallway
- Changing my bedding from time to time
- Experience with catheter care is essential. This role suits someone who values routine, works independently, and provides respectful, consistent support.
This is a rewarding role for the right person.
Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
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
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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