Driver/PA

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 5,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Job summary

Independent Lives in Eastbourne is urgently seeking a Driver/Personal Assistant to support a lady with mobility and daily living needs. The role requires a valid driver's license, access to a car, and willingness to assist with personal care and household tasks.

Two posts exist: one focusing on medical appointments and the other on in-house support; combined hours up to 5+ hours per week, with flexible days. The role emphasizes discretion, reliability, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Experience as driver/PA for vulnerable adults is desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence and own car ideal.
• Ability to follow instructions with discretion and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Prompting/administering medication.
• Moving and handling assistance.
• Administration and light housekeeping.
• Transportation and accompanying to appointments.
• Dressing/undressing and personal care support.
• Eating and drinking assistance.
• Occasional shopping and ironing.
• Ensure safety and hygiene at all times.

Skills

Driver/PA

Cat-friendly

English reader

Reliable

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Driver/PA required urgently for lady in Eastbourne PS235

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £14.85 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Eastbourne

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Summary

Driver/PA required urgently for lady in Eastbourne

Ref: PS235

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

• 5+ hours per week

Hourly pay rate:

• £14.85 per hour + 45p mileage

I am a married 55 year old woman with a progressive neurological condition and require a wheelchair when out and about. I am mobile in our small home. I have severe asthma and a new condition meaning I am on puréed food but need someone around at home when performing personal care and when eating and drinking.

I do not need lifting or manual handling though I may require you to lift my self‑propel wheelchair (very light and comes apart) into the car and maybe accompany me to and from (and sometimes during) voluntary work which I love to do since taking ill health retirement from teaching. I enjoy being allowed to just 'get on with life' whilst acknowledging my mobility and medical needs are making that impossible for some activities that I love. I also think it's important to have a good sense of humor!

This job would not suit someone allergic to cats.

Both posts require DBS and yearly training (most of this can be completed at home and is paid for). Opportunities for pension scheme.

Post 1

(potentially at the moment) Driver required for medical appointments which will become weekly in due course but are currently not pre‑set dates. You will need to be able to lift a light manual wheelchair in and out of the car. Use of client's own car may be possible.

Post 2

PA to be around completing light duties whilst client is eating, drinking, getting herself ready, etc. Likely to be Tuesdays / Wednesdays but flexible. Ideally one of these posts would also be open to being a key holder on the very rare occasions when a 10.45pm welfare check is not answered. (Willingdon location) This is desirable, not compulsory. The post is likely to be around 5 hrs a week, TBC. Female only

. This post could be combined with post 1 if someone wanted more hours.

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Transportation
• Gardening
• Dressing / undressing - I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
• Eating and drinking assistance - I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
• Bathroom Assistance - I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
• Personal care - I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
• Shopping - occasional - usually covered by my other PA
• Ironing - occasional - usually covered by my other PA

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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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.