2 Personal Assistants Wanted! Bring Your Energy, Humour and Sense of Fun! PS296 in Worthing

Location: Worthing

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: £15 - £16

Hours: Part-time

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Aug 2026

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Weekdays - £15 per hour / Weekends - £16 per hour

This role is to support a woman. The candidate should be a woman. Driver's licence required: Yes. Employment status: Employed.

Schedule:

• Role 1: Fridays 7.15am – 8pm (and possible overnight); 1 Saturday a month 7.15am – 8pm; Sunday evenings 4.30pm – 8pm
• Role 2: Sunday evenings 4.30pm – 8pm (and overnight until 7.15am)

Extra hours are also always available to cover holidays and sickness.

We are looking for 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 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.

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.

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 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

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