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Independent Lives; Polegate; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives seeks a Personal Assistant for MVES1712 in Polegate. The role is part-time and on-site, with 4 hours per week split across two days. Employment status may be self-employed or employed, and duties include administration, housekeeping, and supporting a woman in daily activities.

Applicants should have a valid right to work in the UK and may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. A driver’s licence is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have the right to work in the UK.
• DBS check may be required for role.
• Role may be offered on employed or self-employed basis; DBS costs may fall to the candidate.
• Driver's licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Other relevant duties as required (as stated).
• Administration tasks.
• Housekeeping duties.

Skills

Privacy awareness

Timekeeping

Initiative

Organised

Healthy

Interpersonal skills

Honesty

Health & safety

Job description

Personal Assistant Wanted MVES1712

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: To be discussed

Hours: Part-time

Location: Polegate

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant Wanted

Ref: MVES1712

Location: Polegate

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

4 hours per week, to be split between 2 days ideally.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping

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 cheerfulCreative
• 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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