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 community support organization is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide weekend care for an individual in Littlehampton. This role involves personal grooming, housekeeping, and companionship. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and be reliable. The position offers £13 per hour with a 10p annual raise, requiring flexibility for holidays and sickness coverage.

Qualifications

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Help with housekeeping tasks.
• Engage in transportation activities.
• Assist with cooking and shopping.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Timekeeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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

Ref: DP2433

Location: Littlehampton

Hours per week: Weekend cover 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening on Saturdays and Sundays (4 hours total). Also required to be flexible to cover holiday and sickness.

Hourly pay rate: £13.00 per hour, 10p rise every year.

Role summary: 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 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
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Gardening
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Other relevant duties as required

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