Part-Time Personal Assistant (PA) – Supporting Independence and Social Confidence DP7170

Independent Lives; Arundel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Part-Time Personal Assistant to aid a young man in gaining confidence and independence. The role involves helping with public transport and social interactions. Candidates should be patient, reliable, and have empathy, ideally with experience in care or mentoring. Flexible working hours available, with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs or in a care/mentoring role is strongly preferred.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Support navigating public transport and accessing the community.
• Encourage social interactions and instill confidence.

Skills

Patient

Understanding

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Personal Assistant (PA) – Supporting Independence and Social Confidence

Ref: DP7170

Location: Yapton

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: Approximately 6 hours per week, with flexibility available depending on your availability. Hours are agreed monthly in coordination with two other PAs to ensure flexibility. There may be opportunities for additional hours to cover holidays or sickness.

Hourly pay rate: £13.50

Role purpose

We are looking for a kind, reliable, and empathetic Personal Assistant (PA) to join a small, supportive team helping a friendly and thoughtful young gentleman build confidence and independence in day-to-day life.

Based in the Yapton/Barnham area, the role focuses on supporting him with navigating public transport, accessing the community, and developing confidence in social settings. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys making a genuine difference in another person’s life, while working in a calm, friendly, and respectful environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who is patient, understanding, and committed to a person-centred approach.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs or in a care/mentoring role is strongly preferred.
• Confidence in supporting someone in public places and with social interactions.
• A proactive and gentle encouragement style to help build independence step-by-step.

Other Information

A car and clean driving licence are preferred, though not essential depending on your ability to travel to/from the Yapton/Barnham area.

You’ll be joining a laid-back and welcoming family who value openness, humour, and mutual respect.

If you're someone who believes in empowering others and values meaningful connection in your work, we’d love to hear from you. This is a rewarding role where your support can truly help shape a young person’s future with greater confidence and independence.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch – we’d be happy to answer any questions.

Duties include

• Transportation
• Companionship

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
• 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.

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