Make a Difference – Become a PA to a Fun-Loving 16-Year-Old! ES173

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Independent Lives is seeking a kind, patient Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old boy in Eastbourne. You will help develop independence, join in daytime activities such as baking and games, and provide transport and companionship. The role includes light housework and evening supervision as required.

The right candidate enjoys creativity, is reliable, and can work with a family to enable enjoyable, meaningful experiences while ensuring safety and well-being.

Formación

• Right to work in the UK.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support and motivate our son to develop daily living skills and independence.
• Join family activities and accompany outings and therapies.
• Provide companionship, housekeeping, cooking and transportation.
• Supervise evenings when parents go out.

Descripción del empleo

Make a Difference – Become a PA to a Fun-Loving 16-Year-Old! ES173

Make a Difference – Become a PA to a Fun-Loving 16-Year-Old! ES173

Ref: ES173

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Flexible support up to 6 hrs a week

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

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We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic and reliable Personal Assistant to support our 16-year-old son, helping him build confidence, develop independence and enjoy new experiences, while also providing our family with some valuable short periods of respite.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys being creative, getting involved and making everyday moments fun and meaningful.

What will the role involve?

• Encouraging independence: Supporting and motivating our son to develop his daily living skills, build confidence and become more independent at his own pace.
• Having fun together: Getting involved in activities he enjoys, such as baking, playing board games, imaginative role play and other creative activities.
• Supporting his development: Helping him with his home-based therapies, including physiotherapy exercises and sensory play, making these activities enjoyable and engaging.
• Getting out and about: Joining us on family outings and trips, including visits to National Trust properties (we have membership this year!), helping him take part in activities and make the most of new experiences.

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Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Evening supervision while parents go out
• Participating in baking, playing board games and role play
• Support to attend Riding for the Disabled
• Joining with family activities to provide extra support
• Support to attend swimming

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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.

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 always work to high standards of health & safety

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Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £12.71 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Eastbourne Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 3 Dec 2026 Apply for this job

Summary

Make a Difference – Become a PA to a Fun-Loving 16-Year-Old! ES173

Ref: ES173

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Hours per week:

Flexible support up to 6 hrs a week

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

-

We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic and reliable Personal Assistant to support our 16-year-old son, helping him build confidence, develop independence and enjoy new experiences, while also providing our family with some valuable short periods of respite.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys being creative, getting involved and making everyday moments fun and meaningful.

What will the role involve?

• Encouraging independence: Supporting and motivating our son to develop his daily living skills, build confidence and become more independent at his own pace.
• Having fun together: Getting involved in activities he enjoys, such as baking, playing board games, imaginative role play and other creative activities.
• Supporting his development: Helping him with his home-based therapies, including physiotherapy exercises and sensory play, making these activities enjoyable and engaging.
• Getting out and about: Joining us on family outings and trips, including visits to National Trust properties (we have membership this year!), helping him take part in activities and make the most of new experiences.

We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, positive and enthusiastic, with a good sense of fun and a genuine interest in helping a young person thrive.

Most importantly, we want someone who will take the time to get to know our son, understand his interests and support him in a way that is encouraging, respectful and enjoyable.

If you enjoy making a positive difference, love getting involved in activities and would like a role where no two days need to be quite the same, we’d love to hear from you!

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Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Evening supervision while parents go out
• Participating in baking, playing board games and role play
• Support to attend Riding for the Disabled
• Joining with family activities to provide extra support
• Support to attend swimming

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 always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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.

Essential requirements

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 always work to high standards of health & safety

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