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 Assistants/ Companions DP5495

Job Title: PA's/ Companions Location: North Mundham, Chichester Hourly rate: £10 PER HOUR Reference: DP5495 Hours/shifts: Saturday 7:30-12:30 and 12:30-20:00 Personal Care Assistant/Carer/Companion required to support young man to enable him to maximize his independence whilst living within his family home
Personal Support Assistant DP5288

Job Title: Personal Support Assistant Location: Littlehampton Hourly rate: £10 per hour overnight £100 Reference: DP5288 Hours/shifts: Monday to Friday 9-10 Saturday and Sunday 10-11 Overnight 7.30pm-8.30am the following day Dinner is 5pm to 6.30pm Summary (Job example below) I am a mum of 1 daughter, who is 10. I live with her and my husband. I like to be as independent as much as I can be, but struggle with many tasks, and sometimes need enc
Female Support Workers/ Personal Care Assistants BRR6886

Job Title: Female* Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants Location: Near Southlands hospital, Shoreham, West Sussex Hourly rate: £12.00 Reference: BRR6886 Hours/shifts: Holiday/sickness cover, shift times would vary, no guaranteed hours as will be as and when needed Summary (Job example below) • My mum is a happy, 71 year old woman with dementia and limited mobility. • She enjoys company, watching tv, looking at old photos and talking about fami
Support Worker/ Personal Care Assistant DP6618

Job Title: Support Worker/Personal (Care) Assistant Location: Shoreham By Sea Hourly rate: £10.00 Reference: BRR6618 Hours/shifts: Wednesday early evening 3 hours Thursday early evening 3 hours Sunday afternoon 5 hours ( 2 alternative Sunday a month) Saturday afternoon I am looking for a Support Worker for my 10 year old disabled son to help him develop independence and participate in community activities.

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.
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.