Contact the Elderly social meetings

Contact the Elderly hold friendly and informal social meetings across West Sussex and Hampshire, to help older people feel less socially isolated.

Search the Contact the Elderly website to find out what's on near you.

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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

Carers support in Hampshire

Carers Together provides a range of support for family carers living in Hampshire
The Posh Club Brighton

The Posh Club is a glamorous performance and social club for older people held regularly in Brighton
Cards to help chat with people with dementia

Set of free conversation cards to support relatives, friends and carers, to build social connections and engage in meaningful conversations with people who are living with dementia
Carers Support West Sussex

Carers Support West Sussex is an independent charity supporting some of the 89000 family and friend carers living in West Sussex.
Dementia friendly short breaks in West Sussex

Crossroads Care provides affordable short breaks where carers and cared for people with dementia can get away for the weekend.
Carers Respite

Activities for older people, people with support needs, and people with Dementia
Free digital resources for carers

A range of free digital resources are available to help West Sussex residents who care for relatives, partners or friends find information and juggle tasks.
Carers Health team - Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

The carers health team are health professionals who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of carers. It is a free service provided by Sussex Community NHS Trust providing support for carers over the age of 18 registered with a West Sussex GP. They work directly with carers and will develop individual strategies for each carer with an aim to reduce the strain of coping with their caring role.
Carers wellbeing drop-in clinics at Worthing Library

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Carers Health team hold regular carers wellbeing drop-in clinics at Worthing Library.
Crossroads Care South Central

Crossroads Care South Central are part of Carers Trust and provide advice and support for carers as well as social clubs with people with support needs and carers can attend.

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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.