Personal Assistant

Independent Lives; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services organization is looking for a Personal Assistant in Newick, Lewes, to provide companionship and assist with daily tasks. The role involves medication prompts, shopping, cleaning, and personal support, with flexible working hours totaling 7 hours per week. Candidates must be reliable, hygienic, and possess good interpersonal skills. A driver's license and personal vehicle are required. This position could be on an employed or self-employed basis, ensuring that the assistant provides high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Patient and cheerful demeanor is essential.
• Experience in personal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication and administration.
• Drive to local stores and manage shopping.
• Perform cleaning and laundry tasks as needed.

Skills

Respectful of privacy

Reliable with good timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Good hygiene and organisation

Interpersonal skills

Ability to speak and read English

Health & safety standards

Job description

Personal Assistant Required

Ref: RGES1024a

Location: Newick, Lewes

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed or Self‑employed

Hours per week: 7 hours per week

Hourly pay rate: TBC

Morning Support (5 days per week, 1 hour each) flexible timing between 8.45am & 11am:

• Assist with medication.
• Drive to the local shop.
• Dispose of any mouldy food in the kitchen.
• Discuss and plan meals for the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Help choose a film to watch (an understanding of how to use SKY would be good)
• If time allows, complete light household tasks (e.g., washing up).

Weekly Shopping (1 day per week, 2 hours):

• Same as above, but instead of the local shop, drive to the supermarket in Uckfield (14 mins drive) for weekly groceries.

Cleaning & Laundry (1 hour per week):

• General cleaning and laundry tasks (timing flexible).

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Transportation
• 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
• 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

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.