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

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant in Brighton for a part-time, on-site role. The position offers £12.71 per hour and is permanent, with on-going ad-hoc duties and companionship tasks. Right to work in the UK and DBS check may be required. The role postings close on 26 September 2026.

Employed status is as described, with ad-hoc hours throughout the year and a focus on supporting a woman with a long life and interests in activities like gardening and cards.

Qualifications

• Candidate qualities listed in the posting: reliability, timekeeping, initiative, hygiene and organisation, health & safety, interpersonal skills, honesty, creativity, English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Duties include companionship
• Other relevant duties as required

Skills

Timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Privacy & confidentiality

Organised

Health & safety

English reading & writing

Reliability

Creativity

Punctuality

Job description

Personal Assistant Required MVES1655

Company: Independent Lives Salary: from £12.71 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: BN2 8EH Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Aug 2026 Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant Required

Ref: MVES1655

Location: Brighton

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Ad hoc hours throughout the year

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71

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I am a quiet but chatty lady approaching my 100th year. I have lived a long and interesting life and am now looking for a personal assistant to keep me company for ad-hoc days throughout the year.

I enjoy the company of others and used to enjoy gardening and playing cards.

This is a rewarding role for the right person

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Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- 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

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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