Health and social care training and events

If you work in health and social care we can help you qualify and maintain your Continuing Professional Development

Manual Handling, Introduction to First Aid, Infection Control and Medication 1 & 2 are delivered by TrainerQuals Level 3 accredited trainers. You receive a free Care Certificate workbook worth £35 when you book multiple places on a training session.

Employers of Personal Assistants

If you employ Personal Assistants using your Direct Payment we have workshops and one to one sessions where you find out about being an effective employer and more about how Independent Lives can help.

Please note:Read our late Arrivals & Cancellations information before you book. There are no parking facilities available at the Worthing training sessions.

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Personal Support Assistant DP6954

Job Title: Personal Support assistant Location: East Preston, Littehampton Hourly rate: £10 per hour for care. Tutor depending on experience level Reference: DP6954 Hours/shifts: 12-20 hours per week Our son is just turning 11 years old and he has severe to moderate learning difficulties.
Female Personal Assistant DP6776

Job Title: Female* Personal Assistant Location: Littlehampton Hourly rate: £12.50 Reference: DP6776 Hours/shifts: Saturday & Sunday 9am to 5pm Job share will be considered so please apply for any hours you are able to do Patient, empathetic and reliable PA required to support my 90 yr old mother with advanced dementia.
Female Support Workers/ Personal Care Assistants BRR6792b

Job Title: Female* Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants Location: Near Buckingham Park, Shoreham, West Sussex Hourly rate: £9.00 Reference: BRR6792b Hours/shifts: 9.30am-11.30am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday mornings, times can be negotiable/flexible. Some evening hours may be offered later on. Please apply for whatever shifts you are interested in. Can be a job share. This is a lovely opportunity to support a 71 year year old lady.
Personal Care and Support Worker NDS7063

Job Title: Personal Care and Support Assistant to disabled lady Location: Horsham Hourly rate: £9.50 Reference: NDS7063 Hours/shifts: 4 ¼ hours per week. Weekdays only. I am a friendly 47 year old lady with two grown up sons and four cats, who is looking for companionship and support with light domestic duties, getting out into the community and some personal 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.

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.
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.