Personal Assistant

Independent lives; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in the United Kingdom is seeking a kind Personal Assistant to support a 19-year-old client who is autistic and profoundly deaf in Hailsham. The role is part-time, on-site, with Wednesday and Saturday hours from 10:00 to 15:00 and a pay rate of £12.71 per hour.

The position is permanent and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will help the client engage with the local community, go on walks, visit places of interest and build confidence and

Qualifications

• No prior autism/deafness experience required.
• Must be reliable, open-minded, and patient.
• Must communicate in English with reasonable reading and speaking.
• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and community access.
• Assist with outings and activities.
• Support socialisation and independence.
• Other relevant duties as required.

Skills

Reliable

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Creativity

English literacy

Honesty

Job description

Personal Assistant MVES1700

CAPTION:

• Company: Independent Lives
• Salary: from £12.71 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Hailsham
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 1 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: MVES1700

Location: Hailsham

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Wed + Sat = 10am to 3pm

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

Hello! I'm looking for a kind, patient and friendly Personal Assistant to help me get out and about and enjoy my local community.

I'm 19, autistic and profoundly deaf. I communicate differently from other people and sometimes need extra time and patience to express myself and understand what's happening around me.

I'm looking for someone who will take the time to get to know me, understand how I communicate and, most importantly, see me rather than just my disabilities.

I'm particularly interested in having someone who can help me:

• Get out into the community and try different activities
• Go for walks and days out
• Visit places that interest me
• Socialise and experience new things
• Develop my confidence and independence

I communicate using lip-reading and BSL, but I'm not necessarily looking for someone with lots of experience of autism or deafness. The most important things to me are that you're reliable, open-minded, and that you're comfortable supporting someone who communicates differently.

If you think you could be the right person to join me on some of my adventures, I'd love to hear from you!

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• 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
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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.