Caring Personal Assistant Required for Friendly Lady in Crawley DP7414

Independent Lives; Crawley; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 19.000; Part-time

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Job share option

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Independent Lives in Crawley is seeking a friendly Caring Personal Assistant to support a lady at home and accompany her on short trips when she is ready. The role involves practical tasks, companionship, and helping her enjoy daily activities with patience and empathy.

The position is part-time with shifts from 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–18:30, Monday to Sunday, and offers a supportive working environment. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

Competenze

• Duties include daily tasks at home and outings when comfortable.
• Non-smoker preferred.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS check may be required.

Mansioni

• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Good timekeeping
• Follow instructions and use initiative
• Hygienic and well organized
• Fit and healthy
• Health and safety aware

Conoscenze

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

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Caring Personal Assistant Required for Friendly Lady in Crawley DP7414

Caring Personal Assistant Required for Friendly Lady in Crawley

Ref: DP7414

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

12pm – 2pm and 5pm – 6:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Job share option available

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

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I am a friendly, chatty lady looking for a patient and understanding Personal Assistant to support me in my home and help me enjoy getting out and about when I feel comfortable.

I enjoy a good chat and love playing cards and board games, particularly Scrabble. In fact, I enjoy teaching others how to play Scrabble too!

I have an interesting background, having previously worked as a nurse for both the Army and the NHS. I am also hoping to become a Peer Mentor at Pathways, something I am really looking forward to pursuing.

About the role

I am looking for someone who can support me with everyday tasks around my home and, when I feel comfortable, accompany me on short trips out using your own vehicle.

I experience stress and anxiety, so it is important that you are patient, understanding and able to offer reassurance. Every day can be different for me, so being flexible and approachable is essential.

Location and requirements

This role is based in Crawley, so please confirm in your application that you are aware of the location and can reliably commute.

If you are a friendly, patient and supportive person who enjoys a chat, a game of Scrabble and making a positive difference to someone's day, I would love to hear from you!

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Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• 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
• 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- 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £12.71 an hour Hours: Part‑time Location: Crawley Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Summary

Caring Personal Assistant Required for Friendly Lady in Crawley

Ref: DP7414

Location: Crawley

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

12pm – 2pm and 5pm – 6:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Job share option available

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

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I am a friendly, chatty lady looking for a patient and understanding Personal Assistant to support me in my home and help me enjoy getting out and about when I feel comfortable.

A little about me

I enjoy a good chat and love playing cards and board games, particularly Scrabble. In fact, I enjoy teaching others how to play Scrabble too!

I have an interesting background, having previously worked as a nurse for both the Army and the NHS. I am also hoping to become a Peer Mentor at Pathways, something I am really looking forward to pursuing.

About the role

I am looking for someone who can support me with everyday tasks around my home and, when I feel comfortable, accompany me on short trips out using your own vehicle.

I experience stress and anxiety, so it is important that you are patient, understanding and able to offer reassurance. Every day can be different for me, so being flexible and approachable is essential.

Location and requirements

This role is based in Crawley, so please confirm in your application that you are aware of the location and can reliably commute.

If you are a friendly, patient and supportive person who enjoys a chat, a game of Scrabble and making a positive difference to someone's day, I would love to hear from you!

-

Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Housekeeping

- Shopping

- Cooking

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Gardening

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

- 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.

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- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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