Personal Assistants Wanted Bring Your Energy, Humour and Sense of Fun DP1469d
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.40 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP1469d |
Summary
Personal Assistants Wanted! Bring Your Energy, Humour and Sense of Fun!
Ref: DP1469d
Location: Worthing
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Monday - 4:30pm to 8pm Thursday - 4:30pm to 8pm Friday - 7:15am to 8pm 1 Saturday a month - 7:15am to 8pm Extra hours also always available to cover holidays and sickness
Hourly pay rate:
£14.40 per hour
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We are looking for 1 or 2 new committed individuals to complete our small care team for our happy, music-loving 23-year old daughter. This is a rewarding role for someone who is enjoys helping others live life to the fullest while bringing positivity, cheerfulness and reliability to their work. A great sense of humour is a must - along with the ability to remain professional at all times.
Hours available:
Monday - 4:30pm to 8pm
Thursday - 4:30pm to 8pm
Friday - 7:15am to 8pm
1 Saturday a month - 7:15am to 8pm
Extra hours also always available to cover holidays and sickness
Daytime shifts are worked on a 2:1 basis and the ability to get along with others is vital to this role.
Shifts involve taking our daughter out to activities – typically swimming, music therapy, rebound therapy, theatre shows, etc as well as spending time at home where she enjoys activities such as karaoke, nail painting and physio time. Personal and medical care is also part of the role, and a full range of training will be given.
A full UK driving license is essential, along with a friendly and sunny disposition.
For an informal chat, full job description or more information please feel free to get in touch.
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Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Moving and handling
- Clinical tasks
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom 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
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind, common-sense and fun approach to these roles. A full range of training will be provided.
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: DP1469d
Location: Worthing
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Monday - 4:30pm to 8pm Thursday - 4:30pm to 8pm Friday - 7:15am to 8pm 1 Saturday a month - 7:15am to 8pm Extra hours also always available to cover holidays and sickness
Hourly pay rate:
£14.40 per hour
-
We are looking for 1 or 2 new committed individuals to complete our small care team for our happy, music-loving 23-year old daughter. This is a rewarding role for someone who is enjoys helping others live life to the fullest while bringing positivity, cheerfulness and reliability to their work. A great sense of humour is a must - along with the ability to remain professional at all times.
Hours available:
Monday - 4:30pm to 8pm
Thursday - 4:30pm to 8pm
Friday - 7:15am to 8pm
1 Saturday a month - 7:15am to 8pm
Extra hours also always available to cover holidays and sickness
Daytime shifts are worked on a 2:1 basis and the ability to get along with others is vital to this role.
Shifts involve taking our daughter out to activities – typically swimming, music therapy, rebound therapy, theatre shows, etc as well as spending time at home where she enjoys activities such as karaoke, nail painting and physio time. Personal and medical care is also part of the role, and a full range of training will be given.
A full UK driving license is essential, along with a friendly and sunny disposition.
For an informal chat, full job description or more information please feel free to get in touch.
-
Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Moving and handling
- Clinical tasks
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom 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
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind, common-sense and fun approach to these roles. A full range of training will be provided.
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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