Personal Assistant DP8312

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Independent Lives in Bognor Regis is seeking a patient and energetic Personal Assistant to support an autistic, non-verbal 8-year-old boy. You will help with daily activities out and about, including soft play, swimming and outdoor trips, and provide companionship, safety and encouragement.

Duties include eating and drinking assistance, moving and handling, transportation, dressing/undressing and bathroom support.

Qualifications

• Duties include eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance (including pads changing)

Responsibilities

• Duties include: Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Skills

Eating and drinking assistance

Moving and handling

Transportation

Companionship

Dressing / undressing

Bathroom assistance

Job description

Up to 10 hours per week during term time and up to 12 hours per week during school holidays. Term time hours would be on Saturday or Sunday - flexible during school holidays.

Hourly pay rate:

-

Are you patient, energetic, and love staying active? I'm looking for someone just like you to help support my Autistic non-verbal 8-year-old son, ensuring his safety and happiness while out and about.

He's a joyful boy with a love for bouncing, swimming, animals, and outdoor adventures. Whether it's soft play, trampoline parks, or a day at the pool, he’s always ready for fun.

At times, he may use a walking harness or stroller to stay comfortable and safe. If you're someone who enjoys being on the move and working with kids, I'd love to hear from you!

Duties include:

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• Bathroom assistance includes pads changing as they are doubly incontinent

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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Personal Assistant DP8312

Company: Independent Lives Salary: £14 Hours: Part-time Location: Bognor Regis, PO21 3ED Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 31 Jul 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: DP8312

Location: Bognor Regis

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Up to 10 hours per week during term time and up to 12 hours per week during school holidays. Term time hours would be on Saturday or Sunday - flexible during school holidays.

Hourly pay rate:

£14

-

Are you patient, energetic, and love staying active? I'm looking for someone just like you to help support my Autistic non-verbal 8-year-old son, ensuring his safety and happiness while out and about.

He's a joyful boy with a love for bouncing, swimming, animals, and outdoor adventures. Whether it's soft play, trampoline parks, or a day at the pool, he’s always ready for fun.

At times, he may use a walking harness or stroller to stay comfortable and safe. If you're someone who enjoys being on the move and working with kids, I'd love to hear from you!

Duties include:

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Bathroom assistance includes pads changing as they are doubly incontinent

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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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