Personal Care Assistant DP8601
Company: Independent Lives
Salary: £12.71
Hours: Part-time
Location: Horsham
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 24 Aug 2026
Closing date: 23 Sept 2026
Summary
Personal Care Assistant
Ref: DP8601
Location: Horsham
Drivers licence required: No
Employment status: Employed
Hours per week: after school/weekends/school holidays – casual
Hourly pay rate: £12.71
I am looking for some support when I take my family out on day trips and fun activities. Having two children with additional needs can make normal family fun days out really hard to manage. Could you be my extra pair of hands and eyes and help us enjoy fulfilling family time together?
I have a 6 year old son and 5 year old daughter who both have some additional needs. They are both active, happy, bubbly children who communicate through gestures. My 6 year old loves water play, visiting parks and soft play. My 5 year old daughter enjoys farms, swimming and visiting the beach. I would like to take them out for days out to places like visiting a farm or a day on the beach having picnic and playing games.
There may also be opportunities for you to work independently with one child and take them out by themselves once you have built a good relationship with them.
Duties
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Dressing / undressing
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
- 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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Personal Care Assistant DP8601 in Horsham employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both employees and the individuals they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, team leaders are encouraged to grow their skills in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Located in Leicester, the company provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
