Personal Assistant MVES1686

Independent Lives; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a woman in Uckfield. The role is part-time, on-site, with responsibilities including light household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, and accompanying to activities.

A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are required to help with errands and community activities. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.71 and involves building confidence and independence while ensuring a safe home environment.

Responsibilities

• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Companionship

Job description

Personal Assistant MVES1686

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £12.71 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Uckfield

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Nov 2026

Closing date: 11 Dec 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: MVES1686

Location: Uckfield

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: 4 hours per week - shift day/times to be arranged.

Hourly pay rate: £12.71

I am looking for a PA to help with maintaining a safe and habitable home environment through light household tasks, support with food shopping, batch cooking and meal preparation, and accessing the local community.

I also need support with attending attend appointments, accessing local amenities and activities, to help with building my confidence outside of the home.

I am a friendly lady in my mid 60's and am suffering with physical pain and also with my mental health at the moment.

This is a rewarding role for the right person.

Duties

• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Companionship

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 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. 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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