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Bank Female Personal Care Assistant/ Support Worker DP5336

Job Title: Bank Female Personal Care Assistant/ Support worker Location: East Dean Chichester Hourly rate: 10 ph + 45p per mile if using own car Reference: DP5336 Hours/shifts: 8 hours per week when required, to cover holiday and sickness I am a lively, active female with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who uses a manual wheelchair
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

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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.