PA/Social Buddy Wanted for Lady with MS

Independent Lives; Chichester; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives seeks a PA/Social Buddy to support a lady with multiple sclerosis in Chichester. The role is part-time and on-site, with 6–8 hours weekly across Wednesdays and Fridays; duties include personal grooming, dressing, companionship, and assisting with getting in and out of the house.

The candidate must be female (per the employer’s note), have a driving licence and own vehicle, and be comfortable assisting on days when an electric wheelchair is needed.

Qualifications

• Role is for a female candidate only.
• DBS check may be required for the position.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.
• Driver's license and own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming
• Dressing/undressing
• Companionship
• Assisting with accessing the community and outings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reliability

Discretion

Job description

PA/Social Buddy Wanted for Lady with MS DP6113a

CAPTION:

• Company: Independent Lives
• Salary: from £12.75 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Chichester
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 7 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Summary

PA/Social Buddy Wanted for Lady with MS

Ref: DP6113a

Location: Chichester

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

6 to 8 hours per week on Wed and Fri (times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

£12.75

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I am a lady with MS and am looking for a supportive PA/social buddy to help me with accessing the community. Due to my condition I can sometimes walk but on my bad days I would need to use an electric wheelchair to get around.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Other relevant duties as required
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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.

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

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality - Reliable with good timekeeping - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills - Honest and cheerful - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety 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.