Personal Assistant

Independent lives; Lancing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant (DP4042) in Lancing to support a 35-year-old woman with Downs Syndrome. The role is part-time, on-site with six hours per week, mainly weekends. A driving licence and own vehicle are required; non-smoker due to medical reasons.

Right to work in the UK and DBS check may be needed. You will help with outings and daily activities, ensuring safety and companionship. Salary is from £13.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
• Must be a woman
• Non-smoker due to medical reasons

Responsibilities

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance

Skills

Driving licence

Own vehicle

Non-smoker

English

Job description

Personal Assistant DP4042

Company: Independent Lives
Salary: from £13.90 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Lancing, BN15 8NG
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: DP4042

Location: Lancing

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: 6 hours per week at weekends

Hourly pay rate: £13.90

We are hoping to find a kind caring person to care for our daughter who is 35 years old and has Downs Syndrome. The position would involve taking her out one day every weekend to have fun in the community while keeping her safe; she enjoys most activities including cinema and theatre and loves to browse around a charity shop.

Duties include:

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

• 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
• 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 due to medical reasons

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