Direct Payment free resources

All of the paperwork you need when recruiting a Personal Assistant in one handy PA Pack. Read more

3. Making a Job Offer (Employing a Personal Assistant)

5. Managing and Supervising your Personal Assistant

6. Ending your Personal Assistant's employment

Large Print Direct Payment resources

Large print versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff. Read more

BSL signed guide to Direct Payments

Find out how managing your own personal budget through a Direct Payment can support your independence. Read more

Easy read guides to Direct Payments

Read information in Easy Read about money you can receive to pay for your care and support. Read more

Audio Direct Payment resources

Audio versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff. Read more

Personal Budgets from a local authority explained

Personal Health Budgets explained

Educational & Health Care Plans explained

Individual Service Funds explained

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Job Title: Personal Care Assistant Location: Worthing Hourly rate: £9.50 per hour rising to £10.60 per hour on completion of probationary period. The rate of pay reflects the level of responsibility and sensitivity attached to this role Reference: DP904 Hours/shifts: 7.45am-2pm & 6pm-10pm. The evening shifts are: Wed & Fri 6pm-10pm. There is some ability to accommodate flexibility re which morning shifts. There are up to 26.75 contracted hours available a w

Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker MP6124

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant Location: Goring near Worthing Hourly rate: £10.25 Reference: Part time Hours/shifts: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. 4pm – 7pm Total - 9 hours per week.

2x Personal Care Assistants/ Support Worker LR4951

Job Title: 2x Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker Location: Burgess Hill Hourly rate: £11.00 Reference: LR4951 Hours/shifts: Up to 7.5 hours per week Monday – Friday shifts average 1 hour per day plus one longer 2.5 hour shift per week by mutual arrangement. I am man in my 50’s living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and an acquired brain injury (ABI).

Support Worker CC113

Job Title: Support worker Location: South Croydon Hourly rate: £10 Reference: CC113 Hours/shifts: 10-4 Tuesday and Thursdays I am a lady in my 40’s and am looking for a support worker to help me enjoy getting out and about

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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.

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.

What being a Personal Assistant involves

As a Personal Assistant you will work directly for the person needing care and support. The job can be very flexible as well as rewarding.

Direct Payment free resources

2. Recruiting a Personal Assistant

4. Getting your Personal Assistant started

7. Additional Information for employers

1. Getting started on Direct Payments

PA Recruitment Pack