Personal Assistant / Carer

Ref: ES3014

Location: Hastings

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This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

Monday afternoons/early evening Fridays Weekends Thursday (if needed) 8-12 Hours Per week

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

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We are looking for a PA/Carer to support a 25-year-old individual based in Hastings, East Sussex, who is living with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy (the latter well-managed with medication). This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and organised, with a genuine desire to help someone gain greater independence in their daily life.

The successful candidate will provide support with a variety of tasks, including basic administrative duties, cooking, domestic responsibilities, and assistance with personal care. You will also be expected to assist with commuting to and from the workplace, so a full driving licence and the ability to drive is essential.

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred (ideally around one year), though we are open to applicants with the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Strong organisational skills and a proactive, supportive nature are important qualities for this position.

This is a part-time role of 8 to 12 hours with flexible starts and finishes. Support is primarily needed on Monday afternoons and early evenings, weekends, and Fridays. Occasionally support on Thursdays, depending on need.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being sociable and active, has a good sense of humour, and is passionate about helping others work toward personal goals. If you enjoy cooking, fitness, days out, and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation

Personal care

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
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Experience with CP/Epilepsy (1 year/preferred)

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 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