Personal Assistant DP2506

Independent Lives; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant in Crawley to support a wheelchair-using couple at home. The role covers medication support, personal care, meals, moving and handling, and general housekeeping. Hours are 12–15 per week with flexible times and potential additional hours during holidays.

Driving licence preferred and Motability vehicle available. Great interpersonal skills, reliability, and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to perform duties
• Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful; able to read/write English
• Commitment to high standards of health & safety
• Kind, reliable, patient and able to build rapport with genuine companionship

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming support
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling support
• Housekeeping tasks
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Transportation support
• Bathroom assistance
• Other duties as required

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Between 12 - 15hrs a week, as required with the potential for additional hours to cover holidays etc.

4hrs Monday and Tuesday morning, 9am till 1pm 2hrs twice a week in the evening, 6pm till 8pm

Times are flexible, to be discussed.

Hourly pay rate:

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Are you a caring, positive, and outgoing person who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest? I am looking for a friendly Personal Assistant to support me and my husband who are both wheelchair users to remain independent within our own home.

The role will involve supporting with medication, personal care/showering, preparing meals, moving and handling support and general housekeeping.

Occasionally outings, hospital or gp appointments so driving licence preferred, we have an accessible Motability vehicle.

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Duties include

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• 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
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerfulAble to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• I am looking for someone who is kind, reliable, patient, and able to build a genuine rapport, providing both practical support and valued companionship.

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.

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Personal Assistant DP2506

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £13.50 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Crawley

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: DP2506

Location: Crawley

Details

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Between 12 - 15hrs a week, as required with the potential for additional hours to cover holidays etc.

4hrs Monday and Tuesday morning, 9am till 1pm 2hrs twice a week in the evening, 6pm till 8pm

Times are flexible, to be discussed.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.50

Are you a caring, positive, and outgoing person who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest? I am looking for a friendly Personal Assistant to support me and my husband who are both wheelchair users to remain independent within our own home.

The role will involve supporting with medication, personal care/showering, preparing meals, moving and handling support and general housekeeping.

Occasionally outings, hospital or gp appointments so driving licence preferred, we have an accessible Motability vehicle.

Essential requirements

• 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
• I am looking for someone who is kind, reliable, patient, and able to build a genuine rapport, providing both practical support and valued companionship.

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