Fun, Friendly and Supportive PA Wanted DP5851

Independent Lives; Worthing; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a friendly, proactive Personal Assistant to support a 13-year-old boy in Worthing, at home and in the community. The role emphasizes independence, safety, and engaging activities. Weekend availability is preferred, with extra hours during holidays. Training is provided, including allergy management and EpiPen usage.

The PA will prompt along daily routines, support learning life skills, and foster confidence while ensuring fun and meaningful companionship.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Outgoing and fun personality.
• Reliable and proactive in seeking opportunities.
• Full driving licence and access to a car is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering
• Transportation duties
• Companionship and social engagement
• Respect privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable timekeeping
• Adhere to health and safety standards
• Engage with SEN child and activities
• Help develop independence and life skills

Skills

SEN support

Patient

Reliability

Proactivity

Job description

Fun, Friendly and Supportive PA Wanted DP5851

3-4 hours every other week - preferably weekends. Opportunities of increased hours during holidays available.

Hourly pay: £13 per hour.

We are looking for an outgoing, energetic and fun-loving PA to support a friendly 13‑year‑old boy both at home and out in the community. He is verbal and, once he gets to know someone, is sociable and enjoys building positive relationships. He can experience some social anxiety, so we are looking for someone who is patient, encouraging and able to help him feel comfortable and confident in new situations.

He has a fantastic range of interests, including gaming, making and editing videos, going for walks, swimming, travelling by train, getting out and about, and arts & crafts. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, creative and playful and who can turn everyday activities into opportunities for learning, confidence‑building and independence.

The main purpose of the role is to provide enjoyable and meaningful support while also giving Mum some valuable respite. You will support him within the home and out in the community, encouraging him to develop his independence and confidence rather than doing things for him.

When out in the community, you will help him stay safe while encouraging him to become more independent. This will include supporting him with activities he enjoys, such as walks, swimming, travelling on the train and exploring the local community.

We are particularly looking for someone who is proactive and takes initiative in finding new opportunities, places of interest, activities and things to do in and around the Worthing area. You will be encouraged to bring your own ideas and suggestions for enjoyable activities and experiences, rather than relying on Mum to plan each session.

Particular attention will need to be given to road safety and crossing roads safely.

At home, you will encourage and prompt him to learn how to look after his space and gradually develop everyday life skills, including housekeeping and domestic tasks. Cooking and baking can also form part of the role on a relaxed and enjoyable basis, as these are activities he particularly likes.

The ideal candidate will have some experience of supporting children or young people with SEN and will be confident, patient, reliable and proactive. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting young people, is able to have fun and engage with his interests, and can provide the right balance of support, encouragement and independence.

A full driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial for this role, although this is not necessarily essential depending on the activities undertaken.

He has a nut allergy and uses an EpiPen. Full training and guidance on managing his allergy and using his EpiPen will be provided, so you will feel confident in keeping him safe.

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Have experience with SEN children
• Outgoing and fun

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Have experience with SEN children
• Outgoing and fun

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Drivers licence required: Yes
• Own vehicle needed: Yes

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

Company: Independent Lives; Salary: from £13 an hour; Hours: Part‑time; Location: Worthing; Working pattern: On‑site; Job type: Permanent.

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026; Closing date: 6 Nov 2026.