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Independent Lives; Falmer; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a self-employed Personal Assistant/Support Worker to support a woman in Falmer. The role is part-time and on-site with flexible hours and an urgent start.

You will assist with daily living, housekeeping, shopping, cooking, transportation and companionship, while respecting privacy and maintaining safety. A right to work in the UK and a DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check if required.
• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently ES988

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: TBD (self employed - please apply with your rates)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Falmer

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Sept 2026

Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

Summary

Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently

Ref: ES988

Location: Falmer/Brighton (moving from accommodation at the Uni of Sussex to a new house in Brighton on the 30th of September), Brighton

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status: Self-employed

Hours per week: Up to 6 hours per week (flexible times) until the 30th of September, reducing to around 2 hours per week after this. Mileage at £0.45ppm.

Hourly pay rate: TBD

I am looking for someone who can support me for between 2-4 hours per week.

Time is of the essence, as I am moving on the 30th of this month (September) and my current PA is going away for a couple of weeks. I need help urgently with packing and getting ready for my move before I start university again (on the 21st). I would therefore be very grateful for someone who can support me for around 6 hours, from the 11th of September to the 30th. After this, I will require less support; around 2 hours a week.

I have high anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD and can become overwhelmed, so you will need to be patient and empathetic. I would like support and encouragement to keep my living area clean and tidy and be prompted to manage my personal care needs.

I would also like help with food shopping, as I struggle with this due to various emotional difficulties that leave me very overwhelmed when shopping in busy supermarkets.

I would benefit from a planned schedule for the week ahead and help to manage paperwork and appointments. Social activities are important to me, and I would like you to support me to access the community.

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
• 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
• 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. 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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