Compassionate Personal Assistant & Caregiver

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a friendly and supportive personal assistant to help with everyday living tasks. You will provide care, domestic support and assist with community access in a warm, respectful environment.

The role emphasizes privacy, reliability and strong communication, with attention to health and safety. Suitable candidates enjoy chatting, can read English well, and are comfortable around pets.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and domestic tasks.
• Able to assist with accessing local community and social activities.
• Must be comfortable with pets.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic tasks.
• Support with medication prompting/administering.
• Move and handle with care.
• Assist with accessing the local community and social activities.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Be reliable with timekeeping and flexible when required.
• Follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, tidiness and organisation.
• Be fit and healthy to undertake duties.
• Show patience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be honest, cheerful and creative in approach.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Supportive

Interpersonal skills

Timekeeping

Follow instructions

Self-motivation

Hygiene and organisation

Fit and healthy

Creativity

English reading/writing

Pet-friendly

Health & safety

Job description

Independent Lives is seeking a friendly and supportive personal assistant to help with everyday living tasks. You will provide care, domestic support and assist with community access in a warm, respectful environment.

The role emphasizes privacy, reliability and strong communication, with attention to health and safety. Suitable candidates enjoy chatting, can read English well, and are comfortable around pets.