Personal Assistant Wanted to Help Live Life Fully ES3087

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Independent Lives in Eastbourne is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a sociable 44-year-old man with moderate learning difficulties, helping him live independently and enjoy everyday life.

You will assist with daily activities such as shopping, cooking, laundry and light home tasks, working around his Tesco shifts. A patient, reliable and proactive approach is essential to build a trusting relationship.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS check may be required
• Employment status: Employed or self-employed as agreed by employer

Responsabilités

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship

Connaissances

Companionship

Housekeeping

Shopping

Cooking

Transportation

Timekeeping

Initiative

Patience

Reliability

Description du poste

Personal Assistant Wanted to Help Live Life Fully ES3087

Personal Assistant Wanted to Help Live Life Fully

Ref: ES3087

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status: Employed

12 hours per week over 4 days (days/times TBD)

Hourly pay rate: £17.80 per hour

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Personal Assistant to support a sociable 44-year-old man with moderate learning difficulties to continue living independently and enjoying everyday life.

The role will involve providing practical support with some daily activities, including shopping, cooking, laundry and other tasks around the home. He is already independent in many areas of his life and works at Tesco, so we are looking for someone who can work flexibly around his working hours and provide support when he needs it.

This is a varied and rewarding role where building a positive relationship is just as important as providing practical help. We are looking for someone who is patient, approachable and encouraging, with a genuine interest in helping someone make the most of their independence.

Outside of work, he enjoys relaxing with his games console, watching football, particularly Eastbourne Borough and Newcastle, and spending quality time with his son. A good sense of humour, a friendly personality and the ability to get along well with others would be a real advantage.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's day-to-day life, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Honest and cheerfulAble 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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £17.80 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Eastbourne

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant Wanted to Help Live Life Fully

Ref: ES3087

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: 12 hours per week over 4 days (days/times TBD)

Hourly pay rate: £17.80 per hour

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Personal Assistant to support a sociable 44-year-old man with moderate learning difficulties to continue living independently and enjoying everyday life.

The role will involve providing practical support with some daily activities, including shopping, cooking, laundry and other tasks around the home. He is already independent in many areas of his life and works at Tesco, so we are looking for someone who can work flexibly around his working hours and provide support when he needs it.

This is a varied and rewarding role where building a positive relationship is just as important as providing practical help. We are looking for someone who is patient, approachable and encouraging, with a genuine interest in helping someone make the most of their independence.

Outside of work, he enjoys relaxing with his games console, watching football, particularly Eastbourne Borough and Newcastle, and spending quality time with his son. A good sense of humour, a friendly personality and the ability to get along well with others would be a real advantage.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's day-to-day life, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• 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
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Honest and cheerful
• 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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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