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Every year we celebrate our achievements and the impact of our charity and social enterprise. Read more about our work in the 2018/19 Impact Report. Read more

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Our impact

Every year we celebrate our achievements and the impact of our charity and social enterprise. Read more about our work in the 2018/19 Impact Report. Read more

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Your October 2019 Direct Payment e-newsletter

In this issue we let you know all about: - Free Training offered by Independent Lives - Carers Trust Grant Fund - The Ageing Well in West Sussex Consultation and - Information on Disability Related Expenses
Support Assistant DP1414

Job Title: Support Assistant Location: Crawley Hourly rate: £11 Reference: DP1414 Hours/shifts: 5.5 hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, totalling 16.5 per week. This will also to be cover for holiday and sickness of our other PA. I am a 52 year old lady living at home with my parents. I need support with accessing the community particular the day center I visit.
Personal Assistant/ Carer DP2143a

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Carer Location: Burgess Hill Hourly rate: £10.50 per hour week days / £14.00 weekends and bank holidays Reference: DP2143a Hours/shifts: Evening shifts 7.30pm – 9.00pm at least one night a week, possibly more. I am looking for a carer for my 25 year old son to undertake shifts at our home in Burgess Hill on occasional evenings
Personal Assistant/ Support Worker LR1326

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Support Worker x2 Location: Horsham Hourly rate: £11.50 weekdays £13.50 weekends Reference: LR1326 Hours/shifts: 12 hours a week must include at least one weekend shift Daily shifts are 3 hours morning 4 hours afternoon 1 hour evening Some flexibility with actual shift times, to be mutually agreed. Some flexibility with actual shift times, to be mutually agreed. Please apply stating the shifts you are available for.

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Payroll services for people with a Direct Payment

Employ care and support staff but find payroll daunting? Our dedicated payroll team can help.

We offer a complete payroll package, guiding you through legislation and advising you on pensions, tax, national insurance, maternity pay, sick pay, tax credits and student loans.
About our Care Service

Our Care Service provides quality care and support across West Sussex. We can provide you with the assistance you need to manage many aspects of daily living, helping you to stay independent
Working at Independent Lives

Exciting new opportunity to work at Independent Lives.
What we do

Independent Lives is a user-led charity working with disabled people, people with support needs, and carers, to enable people to lead full, active and independent lives.
Direct Payment Information & Advice Service

Direct Payment Information & Advice Service offers you support face-to-face, via Zoom and over the phone. You can also access free guidance, template and other resources.
Recruitment Solutions

Our Recruitment Solutions service allows you to plan ahead for unexpected recruitment costs and simplifies the recruitment process.
Disability Related Expenses explained
Social groups

This page is full of social groups and activities - as well as links to other organisation's social calendars. Get social with like-minded people, from coffees - to online forums - take your pick!
Banking Administration Service

Want to take control of your care and support without the added responsibility of managing a Direct Payment bank account? Our Banking Administration Service is for you.