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We have a wide range of free resources and guidance on living independently, managing a personal budget and employing support staff.

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Managing a Personal Budget and employing Personal Assistants

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Personal Care Assistant TM96

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant Location: Pagham Hourly rate: £8.50 Reference: TM96 Hours/shifts: Wednesday 9am – 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Possible additional weekend hours available/open to job share I am looking for reliable a caring Personal Care Assistant to care after my 36 year son who has Muscular Dystrophy.
Female Support Workers/ Personal Care Assistants BRR6792

Job Title: Female* Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants Location: Near Buckingham Park, Shoreham, West Sussex Hourly rate: £10.00 Reference: BRR6792 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.
Female Support Workers CZ6824

Job Title: Female Support Workers for Weekend work Location: Bognor/Pagham area Hourly rate: Weekend £11 per hour. Weekend Night Shift £96 Weekday £9.50p/h and Weekday Night Shift: £94 Reference: CZ6824 Hours/shifts: Early 8am-2pm, late 2pm – 8pm, night 8pm – 8am We are looking for someone with experience within the care sector, preferably experienced with challenging behaviours to work with one lady in her own home.
Important news for Hampshire customers

If you live in Hampshire and receive Direct Payment Information and Advice and/or Managed Accounts services from Independent Lives then please read this update.

Superhero Sunday raises over £600!

We had lots of fun at our Superhero Sunday which was held on Sunday 22nd September.
BSL signed guide to Direct Payments

Find out how managing your own personal budget through a Direct Payment can support your independence.

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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.