Personal Assistant

Ref: ES3009

Location: Rye

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Thursdays and Fridays, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Hourly pay rate:

£12.84

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I’m looking for a approachable and dependable Personal Assistant to assist me live my best life. I’m a 22-year-old living in Rye, East Sussex, and I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Life with a wheelchair doesn’t stop me from enjoying what I enjoy, but having the right aid makes all the impact.

I need someone to work with me on Thursdays and Fridays, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You’ll be assisting me with personal assistance, getting out and about, and keeping my daily diary organized. The pay is £12.84 an hour, and yes, you’ll get paid holidays too!

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact in someone’s life. You’ll be assisting me stay self-reliant and enjoy the aspects that matter most to me.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Supporting me with personal assistance (like washing, dressing, and toileting).
Helping with my BiPAP machine and cough assist when needed (don’t worry, I’ll make sure you’re trained!).
Joining me on outings, trips, or shopping adventures.
Helping me with hobbies and crafts—I enjoy getting creative!
Driving me to medical appointments or other places I need to go (a clean driving license and at least 3 years of driving experience are necessary).
Keeping my daily logbook up to date with appointments and activities.
Chatting with me and sharing some laughs—company is a big part of this job!

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
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Kind, caring, and patient.
Reliable and ready to roll up their sleeves to assist.
Comfortable with personal assistance and willing to learn how to use my equipment.
Good at managing and keeping aspects on track (like my diary!).
A great communicator who enjoys chatting and building connections.

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