Self Employed PA required CSES968


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Lewes, BN7 2UY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

Self Employed PA required

Ref: CSES968

Location: Lewes

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

self-employed

Hours per week:

4 hours per week, potentially increasing to 6

Hourly pay rate:

to be discussed at interview

I am a kind and gentle man in my mid-sixties seeking a reliable and understanding Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day tasks.

I live with physical health challenges that have led to depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD.

I am looking for someone who has experience in these areas and can offer empathetic, patient, and non-judgemental support.

About the role:

- Assistance with shopping and food preparation, including tidying up afterwards

- General domestic tasks such as vacuuming, washing floors, and dusting/wiping surfaces

- Help with administrative tasks, including opening mail and responding to correspondence

- Support with managing ongoing housing and maintenance issues (e.g.making phone calls)

Due to my OCD, I would prefer that a PA is willing to wear surgical-style gloves while carrying out tasks to help minimise perceived risks.

A driver is preferred, and mileage will be reimbursed & flexible hours available, to be discussed.

If you are compassionate, practical, and able to provide respectful, person centred support, I would be pleased to hear from you.

Duties include:

- Moving and handling

- Other relevant duties as required

- Administration

- Housekeeping

- Shopping

- Cooking

- 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

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.

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.

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