Self Employed Personal Assistant Wanted ES369

Independent Lives; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Self Employed Personal Assistant to provide around 8 hours of flexible weekly support. The role involves performing daily tasks, admin, shopping, and transportation to help the client maintain independence.

The ideal candidate is reliable, friendly, and organised, with a willingness to work independently. Driving and access to a car are advantageous, and prior PA or support work experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Assistant or Support Worker is helpful but not required.
• Self-employed status is preferred for the role.
• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain during working hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Flexible

Independent

Job description

Self Employed Personal Assistant Wanted ES369

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised Personal Assistant to provide around 8 hours of support each week. The days and hours are flexible and can be discussed to suit the right person.

The role involves helping with everyday tasks that cannot currently be managed independently. This includes making phone calls, general administration, shopping, getting petrol and helping with other practical errands. The work is varied and would suit someone who is confident, organised and happy to work independently.

The ideal person would be self-employed, a non-smoker and, ideally, able to drive and have access to their own car. Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Support Worker would be helpful, but most importantly, we are looking for someone who is reliable, friendly and willing to help.

If you are looking for flexible work and would enjoy supporting someone with their day-to-day tasks, we would love to hear from you.

Duties

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Shopping
• 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

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.

Company & Details

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £15 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

Self Employed Personal Assistant Wanted

Ref: ES369

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

8 hours per week (days/times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

£15 per hour

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised Personal Assistant to provide around 8 hours of support each week. The days and hours are flexible and can be discussed to suit the right person.

The role involves helping with everyday tasks that cannot currently be managed independently. This includes making phone calls, general administration, shopping, getting petrol and helping with other practical errands. The work is varied and would suit someone who is confident, organised and happy to work independently.

The ideal person would be self-employed, a non-smoker and, ideally, able to drive and have access to their own car. Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Support Worker would be helpful, but most importantly, we are looking for someone who is reliable, friendly and willing to help.

If you are looking for flexible work and would enjoy supporting someone with their day-to-day tasks, we would love to hear from you.

Duties

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Shopping
• 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

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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