Independent Lives in Croydon

Independent Lives is delighted to now offer services in Croydon! The new Croydon Personal Assistant Support Service started on the 2nd December 2019.

We will help you if you need advice and support to recruit and employ a PA, or if you want to become a PA. We also offer free training for PAs thanks to funding from One Croydon.

You can find free Direct Payment resources here.

We have a database of PAs available for work here, and a list of PA vacancies available here.

Payroll services for people with a Direct Payment

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

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. Read more

PA Recruitment Pack

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

Latest

Female Support Workers/ Personal Care Assistants BRR5898

Job Title: *Female Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants Location: Copthorne, West Sussex Hourly rate: £10.00 Reference: BRR5898 Hours/shifts: Approx. 12 hours per week to be split between 3 days, Monday-Thursday. Hours to be worked between 9.30am-3.00pm initially. There may be some more hours and flexibility on shift times later on. Could be a job share – please apply for the days you are interested in.

Personal Assistants/ Companions DP5495

Job Title: PA's/ Companions Location: North Mundham, Chichester Hourly rate: £10 PER HOUR Reference: DP5495 Hours/shifts: Saturday 7:30-12:30 and 12:30-20:00 Personal Care Assistant/Carer/Companion required to support young man to enable him to maximize his independence whilst living within his family home

Personal Support Assistant DP5288

Job Title: Personal Support Assistant Location: Littlehampton Hourly rate: £10 per hour overnight £100 Reference: DP5288 Hours/shifts: Monday to Friday 9-10 Saturday and Sunday 10-11 Overnight 7.30pm-8.30am the following day Dinner is 5pm to 6.30pm Summary (Job example below) I am a mum of 1 daughter, who is 10. I live with her and my husband. I like to be as independent as much as I can be, but struggle with many tasks, and sometimes need enc

Personal Assistant DP1508

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Worthing Hourly rate: £10.50 per hour Reference: DP1508 Hours/shifts: 14-16 hours per week Tuesday- Sunday 3.30pm-6.30pm initially, subject to arrangement. I am looking for a personal assistant for my son who is non-verbal. He needs support with personal hygiene/feeding/clothing and care

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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.

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.

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.

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.