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Independent Lives wins Direct Payment Support contract!

Celebrating our eighteenth year of being commissioned by West Sussex County Council to support residents with their Direct Payments.Read more

Hampshire customer wins Skills for Care Accolade

We're really pleased to report that one of our Hampshire PA employers Claire Steeples, has won the 'Best individual who employs their own care and support staff' award at the 2019 Skills for Care Accolades.Read more

Get Yourself Active

Independent Lives, in partnership with Disability Rights UK, is launching the Get Yourself Active project in West Sussex!Read more

Halloween Half Term Fun Day raises over £1,400!

All of the funds raised will go directly towards supporting disabled people to take part in social activities.Read more

West Sussex Direct Payments prepaid card Information

Information for West Sussex Direct Payment customers about the prepaid card scheme which will be fully operational by March 2019.Read more

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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

Personal Assistant/Support Worker DP2497

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Burgess Hill Hourly rate: £8.50 per hour plus car mileage at 40p per mile Reference: DP2497 Hours/shifts: 14 Hours per week over two days (Tuesdays would be preferable and one other day but negotiable).

Live-in Carer/Personal care assistant/ Support worker VC6098

Job Title: Live-in Carer/Personal Care Assistant/ Support Worker Location: Ifield, Crawley Hourly rate: 84 hours a week = £756.00 (equal to £9.00 per hour) Reference: VC6098 Hours/shifts: 1 week in 3- live in

Team Leader GN4482a

Job Title: Team Leader Location: Small Dole, Henfield Hourly rate: £13-£15 per hour, depending on experience/following initial training period Reference: GN4482a Hours/shifts: This could be a full-time position for some if required or 2-3 long days per week of 9-12hours per shift (additional hours available if required)

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Payroll

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

Current vacancies 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

Recruiting a new Personal Assistant can be expensive and time consuming. 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.