Personal Assistant ES1067

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant in Eastbourne for a 6–8 hour schedule across term times and holidays, including alternate Saturdays and some Sundays. The role involves support for a non-verbal young person, aiding with mobility, self-care, meals, and daily activities in a warm, caring home environment.

The PA will be on-site, with an emphasis on safety, privacy, and fostering independence. UK right-to-work is required.

Formación

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Able to follow instructions and use own initiative.
• Honest, cheerful and respectful of privacy.

Responsabilidades

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Conocimientos

Time management

Reliability

Following instructions

Communication

Patience

English literacy

Pet-friendly

Descripción del empleo

Personal Assistant ES1067

Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £12.71 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Eastbourne Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: ES1067

Location: Eastbourne

Details

6 hours plus during term times and 8 hours plus during holidays, including alternate Saturdays 10-5 and some Sundays.

We are looking for a PA for our dear daughter who is now 17. She is an extremely active girl who is interested in the world around her. She loves going out and about and has memberships for Drusillas, Knockhatch, mini rail and David Lloyd. Her favourite things are swimming, listening to music and rollercoasters!

She’s very easy to look after as long as she is busy and out and about.

She’s non-verbal, doesn’t use Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) but makes her needs clear by leading you to what she wants. She needs help with self care, feeding and getting around, she is mobile but gets tired easily so has a special needs buggy for when she gets tired or lazy! She doesn’t have any behavioural problems, but can get impatient if she’s being ignored.

We are looking for someone to do alternate Saturdays 10-5 and some Sundays and after school a few afternoons a week. We have just been awarded 6 hours a week direct payments but the funding will be a combination of private and direct payments.

Duties

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• 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 cheerful
• Creative
• 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

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.

Employment terms and benefits

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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Benefits

• 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.