Personal Assistant/Support Worker required in East Grinstead LR9059
| Posting date: | 19 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2026 |
| Location: | East Grinstead, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LR9059 |
Summary
Personal Assistant/Support Worker required in East Grinstead
Ref: LR9059
Location: East Grinstead
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Average 4 hours a week at the weekend and school holidays. Actual days and tomes by mutual agreement.
Hourly pay rate:
£12.71
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We are seeking a reliable, patient and confident Personal Assistant to support our 15-year-old son in East Grinstead for around 4 hours per week.
The role focuses on helping him access the community, enjoy activities he loves, and build independence and confidence outside the home. He enjoys parks, nature walks, gardens, castles, zoos, beaches, quieter shopping trips, cooking, reading, Nintendo games, swimming in calm sessions, animated films, and occasional visits to cinemas and attractions when they are not busy. Familiar routines and repeat visits to known places are important.
He is non-verbal and communicates using Makaton, facial expressions and vocal sounds, and understands spoken language well. Experience with Makaton is welcome but not essential.
We are looking for someone calm, observant and confident in providing clear, consistent boundaries. He can become frustrated when things don’t go as expected and may at times shout, scream or bite his hand, so remaining steady and supportive is essential.
He is sensitive to noise and prefers quieter environments, often using ear defenders. A gentle, structured approach in low-stimulation settings works best.
This role would suit someone with experience supporting autistic young people or additional needs, but the most important qualities are patience, reliability and a positive, understanding approach.
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Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- 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 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.
Ref: LR9059
Location: East Grinstead
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Average 4 hours a week at the weekend and school holidays. Actual days and tomes by mutual agreement.
Hourly pay rate:
£12.71
-
We are seeking a reliable, patient and confident Personal Assistant to support our 15-year-old son in East Grinstead for around 4 hours per week.
The role focuses on helping him access the community, enjoy activities he loves, and build independence and confidence outside the home. He enjoys parks, nature walks, gardens, castles, zoos, beaches, quieter shopping trips, cooking, reading, Nintendo games, swimming in calm sessions, animated films, and occasional visits to cinemas and attractions when they are not busy. Familiar routines and repeat visits to known places are important.
He is non-verbal and communicates using Makaton, facial expressions and vocal sounds, and understands spoken language well. Experience with Makaton is welcome but not essential.
We are looking for someone calm, observant and confident in providing clear, consistent boundaries. He can become frustrated when things don’t go as expected and may at times shout, scream or bite his hand, so remaining steady and supportive is essential.
He is sensitive to noise and prefers quieter environments, often using ear defenders. A gentle, structured approach in low-stimulation settings works best.
This role would suit someone with experience supporting autistic young people or additional needs, but the most important qualities are patience, reliability and a positive, understanding approach.
-
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- 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 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.
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