Compassionate PA Wanted DP9038


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	To be discussed
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Pulborough, RH20 1RG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Compassionate PA Wanted

Ref: DP9038

Location: Pulborough

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Hours per week:

10 × 30-minute visits per week - days & times TBD

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

Are you a caring, patient and reliable individual who is passionate about supporting others? We are looking for a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide person-centred support to an elderly lady living with Alzheimer's, helping her remain safe, comfortable and independent in the familiarity of her own home.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference through companionship, encouragement and practical support. You will prepare nutritious meals, encourage food and fluid intake, assist with light household tasks such as laundry and keeping the home tidy, and help ensure essential household supplies are maintained.

You will provide gentle prompts with personal care, including washing, dressing, personal hygiene and medication in line with the agreed care plan. The role also involves monitoring general health and wellbeing, encouraging safe mobility, reducing fall risks, and reporting any changes in physical or mental condition.

Companionship is at the heart of this role. You will enjoy meaningful conversation, encourage memory-stimulating activities and hobbies, support engagement with family, and accompany her on short walks or appointments where appropriate.

You will keep simple records of visits and any concerns, ensure the home is secure before leaving, report safeguarding or health concerns promptly, and always uphold dignity, respect and confidentiality.

If you are kind, empathetic and committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support, we'd love to hear from you and welcome you to a role where your compassion can make a real difference every day.

Duties include:

- Medication prompting/administering

- Personal grooming

- Other relevant duties as required

- Administration

- Housekeeping

- Shopping

- Cooking

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Dressing / undressing

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

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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