Superhero Wanted PS218
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PS218 |
Summary
Superhero Wanted!
Ref: PS218
Location: Brighton
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Preferred
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
16-21 hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
£14 p/h
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I’m a 55-year-old woman with MS and complex needs. I'm looking for a fourth PA to join my team of superheroes.
You will ideally have experience of moving and handling, personal care, and preferably be a driver, but non drivers will be considered - I live within 10 minutes walk of Brighton station.
The role is very diverse -personal care, housework, accompanying to appointments, social events, admin., assisting with exercise.
I enjoy gigs, the theatre, literature and swimming.
I’m looking for someone organised, reliable, happy to learn or have experience of complex care, and can work as part of a team.
Hours available 19 -30hr
THURSDAY, ALTERNATE SATURDAYS, SUNDAY 7-9 hrs per day.
WED - 2-3 hours dinner/bed.
18-21/30 hours
The hours are flexible to a degree and can be discussed.
This is an employed position (holiday pay, pension, sickness) and could fit in around any other PA commitments. Training can be provided.
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Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Clinical tasks
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Looking after pets
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Minor catheter care and toilet assistance
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
- 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 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Ref: PS218
Location: Brighton
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Preferred
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
16-21 hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
£14 p/h
-
I’m a 55-year-old woman with MS and complex needs. I'm looking for a fourth PA to join my team of superheroes.
You will ideally have experience of moving and handling, personal care, and preferably be a driver, but non drivers will be considered - I live within 10 minutes walk of Brighton station.
The role is very diverse -personal care, housework, accompanying to appointments, social events, admin., assisting with exercise.
I enjoy gigs, the theatre, literature and swimming.
I’m looking for someone organised, reliable, happy to learn or have experience of complex care, and can work as part of a team.
Hours available 19 -30hr
THURSDAY, ALTERNATE SATURDAYS, SUNDAY 7-9 hrs per day.
WED - 2-3 hours dinner/bed.
18-21/30 hours
The hours are flexible to a degree and can be discussed.
This is an employed position (holiday pay, pension, sickness) and could fit in around any other PA commitments. Training can be provided.
-
Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Clinical tasks
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Looking after pets
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Minor catheter care and toilet assistance
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
- 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 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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