Personal Assistant

Independent lives; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 11,710,000 - 14,465,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old non-verbal autistic boy in Forest Row. This part-time, on-site role involves after-school hours and weekend activities, offering companionship and practical support. The role requires a driver’s license, own vehicle, and good English communication.

You’ll work 4–6pm Monday to Thursday with an additional Saturday slot for activities. Hourly pay ranges £12.71–£15 depending on qualifications, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• Driver’s licence required.
• Own vehicle needed.
• Ability to manage time effectively and arrive on time.
• Confidentiality and privacy respect.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Keeping environment tidy
• Some occasional Shopping
• Some food preparation

Skills

Driver’s licence

Own vehicle

Timekeeping

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Job description

Personal Assistant ES334

• Company: Independent Lives
• Salary: from £12.71 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Forest Row
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: ES334

Location: Forest Row

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

• 4 to 6pm from Monday to Thursday, Saturday 4 - 5 hours

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 - £15 per hour depending on qualifications

Seeking a kind compassionate person for after school home support of our 15 year old non verbal Autistic boy.

He likes to play music, go for drives, do puzzles, card matching, playing catch, tickling and bubble baths.

Our house is in Forest Row East Sussex, a lovely village setting, lots of nature, with plenty of parking.

Offering hours from 4 to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, then an added Saturday slot for 4 - 5 hours for going out activities like swimming, soft play, or day trips.

We're offering £12.71 - £15 per hour depending on qualifications.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Keeping environment tidy
• Some occasional Shopping
• Some food preparation

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerfulCreative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with cats
• The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.

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. 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.