PA Wanted

Independent lives; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a kind, reliable PA to support a 69-year-old woman with advanced multiple sclerosis in Shoreham. The role runs three mornings a week (Mon, Tue, Thu) from 9.30am to 2.00pm, with practical tasks including meal prep, eating assistance, and mobility support.

You may occasionally drive an adapted van to social outings. A warm, patient, discreet approach with strong English skills is essential, plus a willingness to shadow the current PA during handover.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on support in a private home.
• Ability to cook simple meals and assist with eating.
• Confident driving for local outings in an adapted van.
• Warm, patient personality with good conversational skills.
• Reliable with good timekeeping and privacy/respectfulness.

Responsibilities

• Provide morning support Mon/Tue/Thu 9:30–14:00, including meal prep and eating assistance.
• Assist with daily activities and ensure comfort and dignity.
• Occasional driving to social activities in an adapted van.
• Offer companionship and friendly conversation throughout the morning.
• Shadow current PA during handover to learn routines and preferences.

Skills

Driving

Cooking

Companionship

English reading/writing

Reliability

Timekeeping

Follow instructions

Patience

Pet friendly

Non-smoker

Job description

We are looking for a kind, friendly and reliable PA to take over from my wife's much-loved current PA, who is rleaving. This is a rewarding and personal role supporting a 69-year-old woman with advanced multiple sclerosis, based in Shoreham, and we are hoping to welcome the right person to start in November.

The position is for three mornings a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9.30am to 2.00pm. My wife is wheelchair-bound and will need practical, hands-on support throughout the morning. This includes preparing and cooking meals, assisting with eating, and helping her enjoy her day in comfort and dignity. On occasion, the role will also involve driving our adapted van to take her out to meet friends or attend social activities, so confidence driving is important.

Just as important as the practical side of the role is the personal connection. We are looking for someone who is naturally warm, patient and easy to be around, who enjoys conversation and understands the value of companionship. This role is as much about providing friendly support as it is about day-to-day assistance.

To ensure a smooth transition, the successful applicant will spend time shadowing and assisting the main PA before they leave, allowing you to learn routines, preferences and build a comfortable working relationship.

If you are caring by nature, dependable, and looking for a meaningful part-time role where you can genuinely make a difference to someone's life, we would love to hear from you.

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Like cooking and doing crosswords etc

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.