Personal Assistant

Independent lives; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Saint Leonards-on-sea is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a woman in daily life. The role is part-time (4–6 hours per week) with on-site work, requiring a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Duties include household tasks, shopping, meal prep and accompanying to appointments, with occasional weekend flexibility. Useful attributes include reliability, good timekeeping, discretion and a good sense of humour.

Qualifications

• Owner-driver with full, clean driving licence is preferred.
• Ability to perform general housework, shopping and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Collecting medication from pharmacy

Skills

Driving licence

Housekeeping

Cooking

Administration

Companionship

English communication

Time management

Tools

Own vehicle

Job description

Personal Assistant ES565

CAPTION:

• Company: Independent Lives
• Salary: £14
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0FN
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 17 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 16 Sept 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: ES565

Location: Saint Leonards-on-sea

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

4-6 hours per week and additional hours to cover other PA's sickness/ holidays/ last minute appointments

Hourly pay rate:

£14 per hour

I am looking for a friendly, reliable and capable Personal Assistant to support me with some aspects of everyday life. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being helpful, sociable and able to adapt to different days and situations. A good sense of humour is a must!

The role will include general housework, shopping and meal preparation, as well as accompanying me out and about. This could include social events, family days out and appointments such as doctors, hospital and dental visits. You may also provide support with general administration and correspondence.

I am looking for someone who is confident working independently, can use their own initiative and is flexible when plans change. Medical appointments can occasionally be at weekends, so some flexibility with hours is important. There may also be opportunities to provide additional cover for my other PA and during holidays.

Ideally, you will be an owner-driver with a full, clean driving licence, as this will make accompanying me to appointments and outings much easier.

If you are dependable, practical, friendly and enjoy making a positive difference to someone's day, I would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Collecting medication from pharmacy

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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Good sense of humour

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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.