Full time Live in PA/Carer Required in Burgess Hill
Ref: DP268a
Location: Burgess Hill
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Full time live in care
Hourly pay rate:
£140 per day with double pay on all British bank holidays
I am a gentleman in my 60s, living in a comfortable two-bedroom bungalow in Burgess Hill. As a wheelchair user and stroke survivor, I am looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to provide full time live in care and support while my regular full-time carer is on leave.
The cover period is expected to start between the 2nd to the 10th of January 2027 and run for approximately five weeks, with the exact dates and arrangements to be agreed. This is a full time live-in cover role, providing continuity of care and helping me maintain my independence, comfort, and daily routine.
The role will involve carrying out a range of PA duties, including assistance with everyday personal care, light domestic tasks, preparing and serving simple meals, snacks and drinks, and supporting my daily needs. The successful applicant will need to be attentive, dependable, and comfortable supporting a gentleman who uses a wheelchair.
Previous experience is preferred, but no essential, as the most important qualities are a calm and caring nature, patience, a positive attitude, and a genuine willingness to help. Reliability and the ability to provide consistent support throughout the cover period are essential.
In my spare time, I enjoy working on my extensive collection of First World War postcards, songs, and hymn series. I also enjoy football, shopping online on eBay, visiting family and friends, and attending local events. An interest in history would be welcome, but being happy to chat and provide good company is just as important. Being a dog lover would also be a great advantage!
There may be an opportunity for the right applicant to provide regular cover in the future, potentially for three periods each year, totalling approximately 15 weeks annually.
If you are caring, considerate, and reliable, and are interested in providing temporary 24/7 care in a friendly home environment, I would be very pleased to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Prepare and provide light meals, snacks and drinks
- Dog walking and all aspects of care related to the dog
Candidate qualities:
- Previous experience preferred, but not essential as a kind and common sense approach is more important to these roles
- Driving License is essential
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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
