Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently ES988

Independent Lives; Brighton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a self-employed PA/Support Worker in Brighton to provide urgent, flexible assistance for up to 6 hours per week. You will help with daily living tasks, transport, shopping, cooking and companionship, while supporting a young adult with neurodiversity and mental health needs.

DBS/Right to work may be required, and mileage is paid at 0.45 per mile. Role is on-site with a flexible schedule and requires patience, discretion, and reliability to maintain a clean, organized

Qualifications

• Must be self-employed or willing to work self-employed
• Right to work in the UK and DBS check may be required

Responsibilities

• Administration duties as required
• Shopping and cooking support
• Transportation to appointments
• Provide companionship and social support
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Follow instructions and work independently
• Maintain cleanliness and organization
• Support to meet health and safety standards

Skills

Patient and empathetic

Excellent interpersonal skills

English reading

Reliability

Time management

Job description

Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently ES988

Company:

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

Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently

Ref: ES988

Location: Brighton

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Self-employed

Up 6 hours per week (flexible times) Mileage at £0.45ppm

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

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I am looking for urgent support for 6 hours per week.

I am 22 and has recently moved into a shared house but due to an accident, I have a back injury and am unable to lift or carry anything at the moment, and I have been unable to put my things away so need support to sort out and put away clothes, sort through packing boxes make/change my bed, general house work and support to get to Uni as there are a few modules that cannot be completed on line and I will need to attend, we can discuss these when we meet.

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 my back issues and 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.

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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

- 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

- Experience working with neurodiverse individuals and people with mental health difficulties and basic understanding and experience of how to respond to associated difficulties (e.g. overwhelm/overstimulation)

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently ES988

Company: Independent Lives Salary: TBD (self employed - please apply with your rates) Hours: Part-time Location: Brighton and Hove Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 16 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently

Ref: ES988

Location: Brighton

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

Up 6 hours per week (flexible times) Mileage at £0.45ppm

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

-

I am looking for urgent support for 6 hours per week.

I am 22 and have recently moved into a shared house but due to an accident, I have a back injury and am unable to lift or carry anything at the moment, and I have been unable to put my things away so need support to sort out and put away clothes, sort through packing boxes make/change my bed, general house work and support to get to Uni as there are a few modules that cannot be completed on line and I will need to attend, we can discuss these when we meet.

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 my back issues and 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

- Experience working with neurodiverse individuals and people with mental health difficulties and basic understanding and experience of how to respond to associated difficulties (e.g. overwhelm/overstimulation)

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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