Advocacy jobs in United Kingdom

Ref: PC136

Location: Arundel

Employment Status: Employed

Hours per week: 2–3 days live in

Hourly pay rate: £12.69

This role is to support a woman. The candidate should be a woman.

Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes.

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 2–3 days at a time 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.

• Personal grooming, including showering, washing, dressing, and assistance with eating and drinking
• Housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry and maintaining an organised home environment
• Transportation – including arranging and accompanying travel for meetings, appointments and leisure activities
• Companionship and facilitation of social engagement, activities and community participation
• Communication support – making phone calls for maintenance and appointments, following up calmly and persistently to ensure timely outcomes
• Working closely with a small team of Personal Assistants to contribute to a coordinated, consistent and supportive approach

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to 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 and able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Always work to high standards of health & safety

Non-smoker due to medical reasons.

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.