Free training

Thanks to the support and funding from Skills for Care, Independent Lives & Disabled People's Voice Hampshire, we offer the below free training for Personal Assistants and people in receipt of Direct Payments. Read further information about free training.

And in Croydon, thanks to the kind support of Croydon Borough Council we offer free training to Personal Assistants, and are running free welcome events so Croydon residents can find out more about the new Croydon PA Support Service.

Choose and book your free training session below

Infection Control, Workbook - Croydon

This workbook will support you in understanding risks and good practice in all areas of infection control. It covers a range of settings and gives practical and easy to follow examples. Read more

7th April 2020 - Funded - Manual Handling, 10:30am - 3pm - Croydon

Manual handling training has plenty of practical demonstrations and opportunities to join in. Free to attend. Read more

15th April 2020 - Funded First Aid 10:30am - 3pm - Croydon

Free to attend for Personal Assistants supporting Croydon residents, thanks to One Croydon funding. This training session will provide Personal Assistants a thorough overview of basic first aid. Read more

20th May 2020 - Funded First Aid 10:30am - 3pm - Croydon

Latest

Personal Support Assistant DP5840

Job Title: Personal Support Assistant Location: Shoreham Hourly rate: £10 - £15 (Depending on experience) Reference: DP5840 Hours/shifts: 5 – 10 hours a week (will be discussed at interview) I am a gentleman looking for support to enable me to remain as independent as I can be.

Personal Assistant JW7012

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Haywards Heath Hourly rate: £10 Reference:JW7012 Hours/shifts: 21 hours per week, 3 hours a day Flexibility with hours. Applications welcome for all or some of the shifts so please detail your availability on your application. I am a 41 year old lady looking for support with basic care needs, housekeeping and cooking meals for me and my family

Support Worker/ Buddy DP6311

Job Title: Support Worker/Buddy Location: Littlehampton Hourly rate: £9.00 Reference: DP6311 Hours/shifts: 5 hours a week on a Saturday/Sunday. Additional hours may be available during school holiday; this will be mutually agreed by the employer and employee. This role is about supporting me to access activities that have an emphasis on gaining independent living skills and the confidence to try new things.

Support Worker DP353

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Bognor Regis Hourly rate: £9.00 Reference: DP353 Hours/shifts: Tuesday Wednesday 09:00 – 17:00 Every other weekend Saturday 09:00 – 17:00 Sunday 09:00-12:00

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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.