Personal Assistant wanted for happy 7 year old boy in Horsham LR9016

This role is to support a child. Driver's licence required: Preferred.

Employment status: Employed

4 hours a week term time and 8 hours in the 13 weeks school holidays. Job share welcome.

Hourly pay rate: £12.71

I am looking for a kind, patient and energetic Personal Assistant (PA) to support my son, who is a bright, cheeky and happy 7-year-old. He loves being active, especially running, climbing and playing football, and I want someone who can match his energy while building a positive and trusting relationship with him.

The role involves supporting him both at home and out and about, helping him enjoy activities he loves while keeping him safe. Some personal care is required, including support with using the toilet and with dressing and undressing, always carried out with dignity and sensitivity.

He can become overstimulated, particularly in busy or noisy environments, so I need someone calm and observant who can recognise when he is becoming overwhelmed and adapt accordingly. He has little awareness of danger and does not respond well to being told “no”, so a gentle, creative and proactive approach is really important.

We are a busy family home with his three brothers, as well as two cats and two dogs, so you will need to be comfortable in a lively household. I am looking for someone reliable, flexible and genuinely caring, who wants to make a positive difference in my son’s life.

Experience with children with additional needs is helpful, but just as important is having patience, a good sense of humour and a willingness to learn.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• 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

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.
• 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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Company: Independent Lives

Salary: £12.71

Hours: Part-time

Location: Horsham, RH13 5RE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Jul 2026

Closing date: 23 Aug 2026