Working as a Personal Care Assistant

Are you a Personal Assistant already, or are you interested in working as one? We have lots of resources and available jobs for you, as well training and funding opportunities.

Find out about the latest care jobs by following Independent Lives PA recruitment on Facebook or search for Personal Assistant jobs below.Facebook.

Training for Personal Assistants

We can help you with induction training, or training in specific areas such as manual handling, first aid, or food hygiene. We can also train you on clinical tasks and signpost to funding. Read more

Search for Personal Assistant jobs

Are you a Personal Assistant looking for work? You can search for the latest roles available across West Sussex. Read more

Join PA Pages

Join the PA Pages database to let employers know you are available for work. It's easy to join and won't cost you a penny! Read more

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. Read more

Resources for Personal Assistants

We have collated free resources that are useful to Personal Assistants. If you have any to share let us know! Read more

Read an interview with a Personal Assistant

Read our interview with Alison who talks about how she became a Personal Assistant and what the job is like. Read more

Latest

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 Buddy SR1694

Job Title: Personal Buddy Location: Liphook Hourly rate: £11.95 Reference: SR1694 Hours/shifts: 5 hours during the week, potentially around end of school time. I will mainly need you to occupy him when he gets in, play with him and suggest activities that he may want to engage in.

Domestic and Social Assistant HCC1103

Job Title: Domestic and Social Assistant Location: Romsey Hourly rate: £11 per hour Reference: HCC1103 Hours/shifts: 38 hours available per week We currently have three gorgeous boys (5, 4 and a 7 month old). We are looking to find a permanent full time Domestic and Social assistant to help me with the household and my beautiful boys.

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

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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

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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.

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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.