Friendly PA/Companion Needed for Lovely Retired Teacher NDSES1320

Independent Lives; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local personal assistance service is seeking a Friendly Personal Assistant/Companion in Hassocks to support a retired teacher with companionship and transport. The role involves engaging in leisure activities, assisting with wheelchair transportation, and performing occasional household tasks. Applicants should be reliable, patient, and comfortable in a smoking environment. A driver's license and own vehicle are required, and roles may be employed or self-employed with compensation of £12.21 per hour.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Employment contract available

Qualifications

• Must respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Must have a driver's license and own vehicle.
• Must speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation support for a wheelchair.
• Engage in companionship and leisure activities.
• Assist with household tasks as needed.
• Help with bathroom accessibility.

Skills

Reliable

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient

Fit and healthy

Good timekeeping

Hygienic and tidy

Job description

Overview

Friendly Personal Assistant/Companion needed to support a 66‑year‑old retired teacher living in a cosy bungalow with her much‑loved cat, Sam. She has a slow degenerative neurological condition and uses a wheelchair when out and about, but is able to get around her home with a walker. She enjoys reading, watching TV and playing board games, and would love someone who’s happy to spend time with her, chat and join in with board games. She is a smoker but only smokes when on her own.

Employment Details

• Location: Hassocks
• Hours: 4 per week over two days, ideally Friday mornings and one other.
• Pay: £12.21 per hour if employed; self‑employed rates to state.
• Drivers licence and own vehicle required.
• Employment status: Employed or self‑employed.

Duties

• Transportation support including wheelchair and car loading.
• Companionship, chat and participation in board games and tea.
• Leisure activities such as walks, library, shopping.
• Occasional household tasks such as washing.
• Assist with bathroom accessibility as required.

Candidate Qualities

• Respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable, punctual and good timekeeping.
• Follow instructions and work independently.
• Hygienic, tidy, well‑organised.
• Fit and healthy to perform duties.
• Patient and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Honest, cheerful and creative.
• English speaking and reading to reasonable standard.
• Comfortable with pets.
• High health & safety standards.
• Accept smoking environment.

Legal and EEO

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Application Process

If successful, you will be engaged directly by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. Role may be offered on an employed or self‑employed basis depending on suitability and agreement. Employed role entitled to holiday pay and 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.