Temp Support PA – Empowering Independence, Purpose & Everyday Adventures
Ref: PC136a
Location: Arundel
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:
13 hour shifts
Hourly pay rate:
£12.69
We are seeking a dedicated, trauma-informed Live-In Personal Support Assistant, on a temporary basis, who can support an individual committed to living life to the fullest. This role operates on a rotational basis, working 13 hour shifts from 9am to 10pm before handing over to a second PA, ensuring consistent and coordinated care.
This is a vibrant and varied role supporting someone who enjoys a wide range of activities and aims to take part in them regularly. You will assist with community-based outings such as cinema trips, bowling, shopping for clothes, music, and films, as well as swimming and horse riding — both of which offer important physical and emotional benefits. A proactive approach is valued, as you will help identify and organise opportunities that broaden enjoyment and independence.
Alongside leisure activities, the person you’ll support is actively involved in meaningful work and advocacy. They are a Trustee for a national charity within the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) community and also contribute to university teaching sessions with Speech and Language Therapy students. You will assist with related travel, including quarterly trustee meetings in Leeds that involve 3–4 overnight stays, as well as occasional longer trips and holidays.
Your responsibilities will include providing sensitive personal care such as showering, washing, dressing, and assisting with eating and drinking. You will also undertake domestic tasks including cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry, and maintaining an organised home environment. In addition, you will support essential communication by making phone calls on matters such as wheelchair maintenance, communication aids, medical appointments, and other practical needs — following up calmly and persistently to ensure timely outcomes.
A significant part of the role involves supporting social engagement, facilitating activities, joining in when needed, and offering steady, reassuring presence. You will work closely with a small team of PAs, contributing to a coordinated, consistent, and supportive approach.
This role is ideal for someone compassionate, organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic about enabling another person to live a fulfilling, independent, and adventurous life. If you bring empathy, initiative, and a positive attitude, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
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
