Personal Assistance in Polegate Area for Mom who has mobility issue.
Ref: ES431
Location: Polegate
Details
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:
Days: 2- 3 Days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) or needs to be flexible depending on individuals needs Hours: Between 4:00PM/4:30pm to 6:00pm/6:30pm) approx. 2 hours per day with possible 3 hours to go out during summer. Occasional flexibility may be appreciated for appointments or days when extra support is needed No evening or weekend work required
Hourly pay rate:
£15 per hour
A warm and supportive family in Polegate is seeking a reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant to help a mum with mobility issues and provide light care support for her toddler. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a family setting, is confident around young children, and is happy to help with everyday tasks in a kind and practical way.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage those with expertise in preparing traditional Filipino meals and home-style cooking to apply, as these skills align with the family's culinary preferences.
Duties include:
Support for Mum:
- Assisting with mobility around the home (e.g., standing, moving between rooms, getting in/out of chairs)
- Preparation and cooking home cooked meals.
- Providing companionship and emotional support
Childcare Support:
- Supervising and playing with toddler in the home or garden
- Assisting Mum and toddler to go out (if weather permits) safely out of the house and into local park or area.
- Helping with outings (e.g., walks, playgroups, appointments)
Light Household Tasks:
- Tidying up toys and common areas
- Light cleaning (e.g., wiping surfaces, washing up, sweeping)
- Laundry and folding clothes
- Keeping the home environment safe and organised
Occasional Tasks:
- Accompanying mum and toddler to local appointments, shops, or activities
- Running grocery shopping if needed
Candidate qualities:
- Kind and Patient: Able to support both mum and toddler in a calm, caring way
- Trustworthy and Discreet: Respects the family’s privacy and home environment
- Child-Friendly: Enjoys being around children and understands the needs of toddlers
- Comfortable with Cooking: Able to prepare basic, nutritious meals and snacks
- Proactive and Helpful: Willing to take initiative and lend a hand where needed
- Good Communicator: Able to listen well and follow instructions, as well as communicate clearly
- Punctual and Reliable: Shows up on time and can be counted on
- Flexible: Open to adapting to the family’s needs, which may vary day-to-day
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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.
Please note, 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
