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Personal Support Assistant DP6996

Job Title: Personal Support Assistant Location: Crawley Hourly rate: £8.21 per hour Reference: DP6996 Hours/shifts: 4 hours per day Monday-Friday. Usually 2 hours around lunch and 2 in the evening. 2 hours per day Saturday and Sunday. Extra hours available for appointments etc so an element of flexibility is required. I am a lady with Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus. I require support with my personal care and also someone to help me access the community.
Male Social Buddy DP5017

Job Title: Male Social Buddy Location: Barnham Hourly rate: £9 and 40p per mile when using own vehicle Reference: DP5017 Hours/shifts: up to 4 hours after school 1-2 days per week (probably Mondays and/or Tuesdays) I am looking for someone to support my 14yr old son who has Down Syndrome. He is a very active and cheeky boy who just loves to have fun.
Female Personal Assistant/Buddy DP5508

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant/Buddy Location: Wisborough Green Hourly rate: £9.80 per hour Reference: DP5508 Hours/shifts: 5 mornings 7-8.10am. Mon, weds, Fri 4-8pm-flexible ad hoc hours by agreement. Job share possible I need a PA/ support worker to help with all aspects of personal care, to help with eating my meals and to support me with social and leisure activities
Personal Assistant CC114

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Upper Norwood Hourly rate: £11 p/h Reference: CC114 Hours/shifts: 11 hrs+ per week I am a 24 year old lady looking for with support with personal and domestic care. Hours will vary, but will be between the hours of 7:30am - 11pm. Monday-Sunday.

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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.
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.