Self-Employed PA LTES1516
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | TBD - self employed |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wadhurst, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LTES1516 |
Summary
Self-Employed PA
Ref: LTES1516
Location: Wadhurst
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
9 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview
Hourly pay rate:
TBD
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I am a 55 year old woman looking for practical support whilst I rest and recover from ME/CFS /long covid, and manage my ADHD and allergies. I have a teenage son, a friendly dog and two cats and live in a rural but beautiful area.
I’m a creative, spiritually minded person, and used to run my own business as a yoga and fitness professional, even further back worked in the TV Production and publishing.
Your duties would include admin work, advocating on my behalf, general house work, cooking and preparing food, collecting medication from the local chemists, and escorting to the GP/dentist etc. but they would vary hugely according to the day.
Due to my health I am socially isolated and will sometimes like to chat, but other times its essential that my need for quiet and stillness is understood . It is essential you respect the need to wash your hands whenever you enter the house and a mask if you are unwell or been in the company of someone who has been unwell.
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Duties include:
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Gardening
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
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
- Non-smoker due to medical reasons
- 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: LTES1516
Location: Wadhurst
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
9 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview
Hourly pay rate:
TBD
-
I am a 55 year old woman looking for practical support whilst I rest and recover from ME/CFS /long covid, and manage my ADHD and allergies. I have a teenage son, a friendly dog and two cats and live in a rural but beautiful area.
I’m a creative, spiritually minded person, and used to run my own business as a yoga and fitness professional, even further back worked in the TV Production and publishing.
Your duties would include admin work, advocating on my behalf, general house work, cooking and preparing food, collecting medication from the local chemists, and escorting to the GP/dentist etc. but they would vary hugely according to the day.
Due to my health I am socially isolated and will sometimes like to chat, but other times its essential that my need for quiet and stillness is understood . It is essential you respect the need to wash your hands whenever you enter the house and a mask if you are unwell or been in the company of someone who has been unwell.
-
Duties include:
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Gardening
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
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
- Non-smoker due to medical reasons
- 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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