Part-Time Personal Assistant for Home & Mobility Support

Independent Lives; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant in Crawley to support a wheelchair-using couple at home. The role covers medication support, personal care, meals, moving and handling, and general housekeeping. Hours are 12–15 per week with flexible times and potential additional hours during holidays.

Driving licence preferred and Motability vehicle available. Great interpersonal skills, reliability, and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to perform duties
• Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful; able to read/write English
• Commitment to high standards of health & safety
• Kind, reliable, patient and able to build rapport with genuine companionship

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming support
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling support
• Housekeeping tasks
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Transportation support
• Bathroom assistance
• Other duties as required

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant in Crawley to support a wheelchair-using couple at home. The role covers medication support, personal care, meals, moving and handling, and general housekeeping. Hours are 12–15 per week with flexible times and potential additional hours during holidays.

Driving licence preferred and Motability vehicle available. Great interpersonal skills, reliability, and discretion are essential.