Hours per week: 6 hours per week at weekends
Hourly pay rate: £13.90
Company: Independent Lives
Salary: from £13.90 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Lancing, BN15 8NG
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
Closing date: 18 Oct 2026
Personal Assistant DP4042
Personal Assistant
Ref: DP4042
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Location: Lancing
We are hoping to find a kind caring person to care for our daughter who is 35 years old and has Downs Syndrome. The position would involve taking her out one day every weekend to have fun in the community while keeping her safe; she enjoys most activities including cinema and theatre and loves to browse around a charity shop.
Duties
- Eating and drinking assistance
- 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
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- 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 initiativeFit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- 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 due to medical reasons
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.
Please note, 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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As a Personal Assistant for domestic support, you will find a rewarding role that values your reliability and interpersonal skills in a supportive home environment. Our work culture prioritises respect, confidentiality, and understanding, particularly for those with autism and ADHD, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible hours. With opportunities for personal growth and a focus on high standards of health and safety, this position offers a unique chance to contribute positively to someone's daily life.
