Personal Assistant DP7272


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	from £14 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Littlehampton, BN17 7AD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Personal Assistant

Ref: DP7272

Location: Littlehampton

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required:

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

2-4 Hours every other Saturday and once or twice per week for 2-4 hours in the summer holidays. Possibly during other school holidays as well

Hourly pay rate:

£14 per hour - £0.45 per mile when using own car

We are looking for a personal assistant to support our 9-year -old son. We are looking for someone who is very energetic.

The purpose of this role is to entertain our son at home and take him out to parks, bouncy castle events, swimming and possibly support the family on day trips out.

Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Bathroom assistance

- Taking him out to different places e.g. soft play areas, parks

- Playing with him e.g. jumping, running, climbing, games of chase

- Keeping him safe and supervised at all times.

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

- Creative

- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

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

- UK driving licence is an advantage

- Access to own vehicle is an advantage

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.

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