Not Just a Job – Be a Weekend PA and Part of a Real Community DP2433

Independent Lives; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Littlehampton is seeking a compassionate and reliable Weekend Personal Assistant. The role involves supporting a strong-willed man to live independently, focusing on personal care and companionship during the weekends. Joining a tight-knit team, you will help enhance his quality of life while being offered a flexible work environment. This part-time position offers £13 per hour with opportunities to join community events and activities.

Qualifications

• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming and dressing/undressing.
• Transportation and companionship to the employer.
• Housekeeping, shopping, and cooking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Hygiene

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Not Just a Job – Be a Weekend PA and Part of a Real Community

Ref: DP2433

Location: Littlehampton

Details

This role is to support a Man

• Drivers licence required: Yes
• Own vehicle needed: Yes
• Hours per week: Weekend cover 1 hour in the morning 1 hour in evening on Saturdays and Sundays so 4 hours in total. Also need to be flexible to cover holiday and sickness
• Hourly pay rate: £13.00 per hour 10p rise every year

We are looking to recruit a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to join a small, dedicated team who care for T. This role is to encourage and empower a strong willed man to live independently in his home and his community. It primarily involves weekend work, as well as covering holidays and sickness for the regular team.

You’ll be joining a tight‑knit group that feels more like family than just co‑workers. The team communicates closely through a WhatsApp group, ensuring everyone is informed and supported, and that T’s care is always consistent and thoughtful.

We value a warm, collaborative environment. Alongside your role and duties of caring for T, you’ll be invited to join community events such as team member birthdays and social get‑togethers—because we believe great care comes from great connection.

If you are caring, dependable, like having a laugh, and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Gardening
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Good sense of humour
• Teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills

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.
• Please note, 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9