Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant DP3500


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	£14
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Worthing, BN12 6NE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Ref: DP3500

Location: Worthing

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Hours per week:

4-5 hour every Saturday or every other Saturday depending on your availability - Timing is flexible Extra hours may be available as and when needed.

Hourly pay rate:

£14 per hour

I am an outgoing, fun, and active 32 year-old man with Cerebral Palsy living with my dad and my lovely Labrador in Goring.

I am currently looking for an active, like-minded PA who can start ASAP and is reliable and consistent.

The successful applicant would be comfortable with supporting me with personal care tasks. These include toileting, showering, getting dressed/undressed, and preparing my dinner. I have no medical needs and I take no medication.

The social aspect of this role includes swimming, going to the cinema/pub, going to see friends, watching football and shopping.

I need support in the swimming pool so ability to swim essential.

Extra work on an ad hoc basis may be available too as well as some overnights.

Previous experience is not essential as full training is provided.

However, you must have a full driving license and be willing/able to drive my car for me. This is essential otherwise I am very restricted.

Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Other relevant duties as required

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Dressing / undressing

- Bathroom assistance

- Preparing Dinner

- Support with swimming, going to the cinema and pub, going to see friends, watching football and shopping.

Candidate qualities:

- Be comfortable to support me with personal care tasks

- Have a full driving licence and be willing/able to drive employer’s car

- Be comfortable around dogs

- Be able to swim and assist employer in swimming pool

- Patient and flexible

- Be trustworthy and honest

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.

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