Personal Assistant required DP3158

Independent Lives; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Haywards Heath is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young man with physical disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate should have a clean driving license and be flexible with their hours, working evenings and weekends as needed. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and assisting with community activities. This role requires reliability, good timekeeping, and comfort with pets. Full induction and training will be provided.

Benefits

Full induction and training

Potential for holiday pay

Employment contract if employed

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is essential.
• Clean and valid driving license required for at least one year.
• Must be comfortable with pets.

Responsibilities

• Support in personal care and community activities.
• Assist with medication prompting/administering.
• Provide companionship and other relevant duties.
• Transportation required to events and outings.
• Administration and housekeeping duties.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Computer literate

Good communicator

Creative

Patient

Fit and healthy

Ability to speak and read English

Job description

Personal Assistant – Overview

Personal Assistant required

Ref: DP3158

Location: Haywards Heath

This role is to support a man.

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: TBD

Hourly pay rate: £14.00 per hour

We’re looking for a team player who is reliable, computer literate, a good communicator and shows dignity and respect towards others, to become a weekend and evening personal assistant (PA).

As a PA you’ll support a warm, funny, and outgoing young man who has physical disabilities, autism and other complex needs, with his personal care needs, going out into the community and at mealtimes. Having interests in or experience with craft projects and social media, including vlogging would be useful but is not essential.

Having the ability to work regular evenings and weekends is essential and to spend the occasional week / weekend away for overnight respite. As well as being able to do occasional very late shifts to support the attendance of music gigs, wrestling events, comic conventions and other outings of interest in London for example. Flexibility to cover for annual leave / absence of other staff members and to pick up extra hours at short notice, would also be highly desirable too.

You’ll work in the family home, in the Haywards Heath area and be part of a team of carers. You must have held a clean and valid driving license for at least one year and be confident to drive a wheelchair accessible van. Please note the family home has cats.

The rate of pay will be around £14 per hour, and you’ll be given a full induction and training when in post. If you’re successful, you’ll need to provide an enhanced DBS check which will be paid for by the employer.

If you’re interested and have the right values and skills, please apply!

Duties Include

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Transportation
• Companionship
• 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, 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 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.