PA Opportunities – Support an Independent Woman in Living Life to the Fullest ES3090

Independent lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization seeks compassionate Personal Assistants to support a woman with Muscular Dystrophy in Eastbourne. The role includes personal care, housekeeping, and companionship. Two positions are available: morning and evening shifts with flexible hours. Candidates must be female, reliable, and able to maintain high standards of hygiene. A driver's license and own vehicle are also required for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Comfortable with pets.
• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming.
• Help with housekeeping and errands.
• Provide bathroom assistance.
• Assist in dressing and undressing.
• Support mobility and movement.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Excellent interpersonal skills

Hygienic and tidy

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Personal Assistant Opportunities – Support a Fun, Independent Woman in Living Life to the Fullest

Ref: ES3090

Location: Eastbourne

Details: This role is to support a woman. The candidate should be a woman*.

Drivers licence required: Yes.

Own vehicle needed: Yes.

Employment status: Employed.

Hours per week: Morning position 5 hours a week, Evening position 5 hours a week. Flexibility available.

Hourly pay rate: £12.97 + mileage covered.

We are looking for two kind, reliable, and positive Personal Assistants to support a 44-year-old woman with Muscular Dystrophy and respiratory failure. She is a full‑time wheelchair user who loves shopping, going out for lunch, visiting the beach, and enjoying days out in Brighton and London. These roles are about helping her live life to the fullest, with the right balance of care, companionship, and practical support.

The first position is for Monday and Friday mornings (9:30 am–12:00 pm) to help with her morning routine, including dressing, showering, housework, and errands. The second position is for weekday evenings (Monday‑Friday, 6:45 pm–7:45 pm) to assist with the evening routine and getting into bed. The evening role involves using a ceiling hoist, so experience or willingness to learn is ideal. Because of her health conditions, it is essential that Personal Assistants avoid working around coughs, colds, or any illness.

Responsibilities include:

• Personal grooming
• Moving and handling
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• 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
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements:

• Non‑smoker due to medical reasons
• Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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.

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