Independent Lives

Friendly, Female, tech savvy PA required MVES1629

Polegate TN39 3AW

Key information

Pay
£12.71
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
16 Aug 2026

About this role

Friendly, Female, tech savvy PA required

Ref

MVES1629

Location

Polegate

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required

Preferred

Employment status

Employed

Hours per week

3x 1 hour calls a day, Monday-Sunday, job share.

Hourly pay rate

£12.71

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I am looking for a personal assistant to support me with living independently in my home and to get out and about.

I am recovering from a stroke and as a result, need help with using my IT equipment, batch cooking, housework, help with laundry and going to appointments.

There is some personal care involved as I need some support with showering.

This is a rewarding role for the right person.

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Duties include

  • Other relevant duties as required
  • Administration
  • Housekeeping
  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • Transportation
  • Companionship
  • Bathroom assistance
  • Help with personal administration tasks, e.g. paying bills, dealing with benefits and making phone calls.

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

Additional requirements

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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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