Self-Employed PA (No personal Care) ES1194


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	TBD (self employed - please apply with your rates)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Lewes, BN7 1HZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Self-Employed PA (No personal Care)

Ref: ES1194

Location: Lewes

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

6 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

I am a young lady living in Lewes and am looking for someone kind and gentle to support me in my own home and in the community.

I have Autism and learning needs and this impacts upon my day-to-day life, I require direct instruction to complete tasks, and I can have difficultly word finding and processing and retaining information, so you will need to be patient with me as I can also find communication with others difficult at times.

My special interest is spirituality.

I have a pet rabbit who is very special to me, so you must be an animal lover, I also have 2 close friends and although they are not local, we keep in regular contact.

I would like you to support me with my daily routine and to help me to become more confident and Independent. Helping me with paperwork and budgeting would be great.

I would also like to go shopping and to discuss ideas for meals and for you to help me with preparation and cooking. I would also like support to attend appointments I would also like support to access the local area and social opportunities.

If you think you can support me, please apply, it would be great to meet you.

Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Administration

- Housekeeping

- Shopping

- Cooking

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Advocating at appointments

Candidate qualities:

- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

- Reliable with good timekeeping

- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

- Honest and cheerful

- Creative

- Must be comfortable with pets

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

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