Ad Hoc Personal Assistant/Driver Wanted DP82


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	To be discussed
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Shoreham-by-Sea
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Ad Hoc Personal Assistant/Driver Wanted

Ref: DP82

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

Ad hoc hours to cover sickness/holiday

Hourly pay rate:

tbd

We are looking for a flexible Personal Assistant to provide cover for holidays, sickness, and occasional ad-hoc needs.

The role involves a variety of tasks, including shopping, running errands, and supporting social activities.

If you are adaptable, approachable, and enjoy making a positive difference to someone’s day, we would love to hear from you!

Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Shopping

- 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

- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

- Honest and cheerful

- 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.

Essential requirements

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 - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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