Personal Assistant/Support Worker

Ref: DP4680a

Location: Crawley

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

22.5 Hours a week (Monday 09:30-17:00, Wednesday 09:30-17:00 and Friday 09:30-17:00)

Hourly pay rate:

£13

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We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Personal Assistant (PA) to provide support for a young adult who requires full assistance with daily living. The individual requires one-to-one care.

The role will also include accompanying him to Chailey Heritage Foundation three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), ensuring safe and timely transport to accompany him and support.

Key Responsibilities

Accompany to Chailey Heritage Foundation and provide support during attendance.
Assist with feeding, drinking, and administering medication (training provided).
Support with mobility and use of equipment.
Provide full personal care: washing, showering, toileting, and dressing.
Maintain a safe, clean environment and monitor wellbeing.
Offer companionship and encourage engagement in daily activities.
Ensure confidentiality and dignity at all times.

Requirements

Full UK driving licence (essential).
Right to work in the UK.
Good level of spoken and written English.
Reliable, empathetic, and respectful.
Comfortable with personal care and working within a set shift pattern.

Desirable

Previous care experience is helpful but not essential – full training provided.
Open to candidates from all backgrounds and sectors.

What We Offer

Competitive pay (above National Living Wage).
Paid training and ongoing support.
A supportive work environment.
A chance to make a real difference in someone’s life.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship

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

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