PA Wanted to Support with Independence, Confidence and Community Life ES1111

Independent Lives; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-employed compatible

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant in Hastings to support a young man with developing independence and community involvement. The role focuses on companionship, life skills, and outings, with four hours of support every fortnight.

The candidate should be reliable, patient, and able to encourage learning at the client’s pace. Applicants must be able to work on a self-employed basis; driving licence is not required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be reliable and patient.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social support to the client.
• Assist with cooking simple meals and home maintenance tasks.
• Support participation in community activities and outings.
• Encourage independence while respecting privacy and preferences.
• Ensure safety and build confidence in everyday living.

Skills

Reliability

Timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Job description

PA Wanted to Support with Independence, Confidence and Community Life ES1111

PA Wanted to Support with Independence, Confidence and Community Life

Ref: ES1111

Location: Hastings

Details

This role is to support a Man

The candidate should be a man*

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

Self-employed

4 hours per fortnight (days/times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

£25 per hour

Are you a friendly, patient and encouraging person who enjoys helping young adults develop new skills, build confidence and enjoy life? We are looking for a supportive Personal Assistant to help a young man approaching his 22nd birthday become more independent, develop everyday life skills and enjoy more opportunities to socialise and get out into the community.

He has an intellectual disability but is very capable and independent in many aspects of his life and does not require personal care. He enjoys going to the cinema, especially watching Marvel films, visiting the arcade and attending Little Gate Farm twice a week.

The role involves providing four hours of support every fortnight, encouraging him to develop skills such as cooking simple meals, cleaning and maintaining his home. You will also support him to access activities in the local community, enjoy outings and explore new interests, helping him grow in confidence while promoting his independence and choice.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, positive and understanding, with a genuine interest in supporting young adults. You should be happy to offer encouragement without taking over, allowing him to learn at his own pace and make his own decisions. A male Personal Assistant is preferred, and a driving licence is not required.

If you enjoy helping others reach their potential and would like to make a positive difference to a young person's life, this could be a rewarding opportunity to support him in building skills, confidence and a more active social life.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Companionship
• Encouraging and supporting him with cooking and preparing simple meals.
• Helping him develop cleaning skills and maintain his home.
• Supporting him to build everyday living skills and become more independent.
• Encouraging him to socialise and access activities in the local community.
• Accompanying him on outings, such as trips to the cinema or arcade, and supporting him to explore other interests.

Candidate qualities:

• 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
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Friendly, patient and encouraging

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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Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £25 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Hastings Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

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