Compassionate PA

Independent Lives; Gossops Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a woman in Crawley with a few morning hours each Thursday and another morning. The role is on-site and part-time, paying £14.85 per hour, with a focus on dignity, reliability and respectful care.

Responsibilities include assistance with hoisting, washing and dressing, and light domestic tasks to help maintain independence and daily routines. Experience in personal care is preferred and a DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
• Prior experience in personal care and hoisting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help with hoisting
• Washing and dressing/personal care
• Some light domestic tasks
• Other relevant duties as required

Job description

Compassionate PA Wanted DP7625

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £14.85 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Crawley, RH11 8DZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: DP7625

Location: Crawley

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: No

Hours per week:

Thurs and one other morning 7am to 11am call & 11am to 3pm call

Hourly pay rate:

£14.85

I am looking for a reliable and caring PA to help me on Thursday mornings from 7am to 11am, as well as one other morning for the same time and a 11am to 3pm call.

The role involves assistance with hoisting, washing, dressing, and some light domestic duties.

Experience with personal care and hoisting is preferred, and a respectful, professional approach is essential.

The position pays £14.85 per hour and would suit someone who is dependable and looking to make a positive difference in just a few hours each week.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Help with hoisting
• Washing & dressing/personal care
• Some other domestic tasks

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

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.