Room Attendant jobs in United Kingdom

Friendly Personal Assistant/Companion needed to support a 66‑year‑old retired teacher living in a cosy bungalow with her much‑loved cat, Sam. She has a slow degenerative neurological condition and uses a wheelchair when out and about, but is able to get around her home with a walker. She enjoys reading, watching TV and playing board games, and would love someone who’s happy to spend time with her, chat and join in with board games. She is a smoker but only smokes when on her own.

• Location: Hassocks
• Hours: 4 per week over two days, ideally Friday mornings and one other.
• Pay: £12.21 per hour if employed; self‑employed rates to state.
• Drivers licence and own vehicle required.
• Employment status: Employed or self‑employed.

• Transportation support including wheelchair and car loading.
• Companionship, chat and participation in board games and tea.
• Leisure activities such as walks, library, shopping.
• Occasional household tasks such as washing.
• Assist with bathroom accessibility as required.

• Respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable, punctual and good timekeeping.
• Follow instructions and work independently.
• Hygienic, tidy, well‑organised.
• Fit and healthy to perform duties.
• Patient and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Honest, cheerful and creative.
• English speaking and reading to reasonable standard.
• Comfortable with pets.
• High health & safety standards.
• Accept smoking environment.

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 successful, you will be engaged directly by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. Role may be offered on an employed or self‑employed basis depending on suitability and agreement. Employed role entitled to holiday pay and 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.