Temp Support PA – Empowering Independence, Purpose & Everyday Adventures PC136a

Independent Lives; Arundel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization is seeking a dedicated female Live-In Personal Support Assistant in Arundel. This temporary role requires 13-hour shifts to assist an individual with daily activities and community engagements. Candidates must have good interpersonal skills and be fit to undertake various tasks. Rights to work in the UK and a non-smoking status are essential. Experience with similar roles will be beneficial.

Benefits

Holiday pay if employed

Employment contract if engaged directly

Qualifications

• Must be a woman due to the nature of the role.
• Non-smoker due to medical reasons.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming and dressing/undressing.
• Provide eating and drinking assistance.
• Support with shopping and cooking.
• Transport the individual to outings.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Reliability and good timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Creativity

Fit and healthy

Job description

Overview

Temp Support PA – Empowering Independence, Purpose & Everyday Adventures

Ref: PC136a

Location: Arundel

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: 13 hour shifts

Hourly pay rate: £12.69

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, trauma-informed Live-In Personal Support Assistant, on a temporary basis, who can support an individual committed to living life to the fullest. This role operates on a rotational basis, working 13 hour shifts from 9am to 10pm before handing over to a second PA, ensuring consistent and coordinated care.

This is a vibrant and varied role supporting someone who enjoys a wide range of activities and aims to take part in them regularly. You will assist with community-based outings such as cinema trips, bowling, shopping for clothes, music, and films, as well as swimming and horse riding — both of which offer important physical and emotional benefits. A proactive approach is valued, as you will help identify and organise opportunities that broaden enjoyment and independence.

Alongside leisure activities, the person you’ll support is actively involved in meaningful work and advocacy. They are a Trustee for a national charity within the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) community and also contribute to university teaching sessions with Speech and Language Therapy students. You will assist with related travel, including quarterly trustee meetings in Leeds that involve 3–4 overnight stays, as well as occasional longer trips and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional Requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons

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 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9