Companion and Personal Assistant for our 15 year old son NDS8627


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	£12.71
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Worthing, BN13 3AY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Jul 2026
Closing date:	15 Aug 2026

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Summary

Companion & Personal Assistant for our 15 year old son

Ref: NDS8627

Location: Worthing

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

6 hours per week outside of school hours

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

Our 15 old son is looking to employ a friendly and fun personal assistant to support him with his day to day activities. This rewarding role could cover potentially a number of activities such as school pick up.

Our son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and has lost mobility and therefore gets around in a power chair. He is shy but once he gets to know him, his warm personality and sense of humour are infectious. He enjoys eating out and going to museums, motorsport and playing on his Xbox. He is a bright and intelligent child who needs someone that can not only physically support him, but also provide good company.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is reliable, caring, and able to build a trusting relationship over time. You will need to have a drivers licence and will be able to use his wheelchair accessible vehicle to transport him (Training can be provided). You will also need to be comfortable supporting with aspects of personal care and assist with feeding when required.

If you are looking to be a personal assistant to a wonderful young man to whom you can make a real impact, we would welcome your application.

Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Eating and drinking assistance

- Other relevant duties as required

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Dressing / undressing

- Bathroom assistance

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

- 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 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.

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