Working at Independent Lives

Independent Lives is a charity and social enterprise led by disabled people and carers. We value our staff and offer great benefits, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers and staff development and training opportunities. Find out more about what we do and our vision, mission and values.

Current vacancies at Independent Lives

Job opportunities in our care service

Volunteering opportunities

We welcome applications from all parts of our community. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme to applicants who have a disability and meet the mandatory requirements set out in the person specification.

Latest

Female Personal Assistant DP1283

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant Location: Southwick Hourly rate: £9.00 Reference: DP1283 Hours/shifts:18 Hours a week, Mon, Wed and Fri 9.30 am – 3.30pm I am looking for a fun, outgoing Female Personal Assistant to support my daughter to get out and about in the community and to help her remain independent.
Support Worker CZ6528

Location Bosham Hourly Rate £10.00 per hour Hours/shifts: Mon and Weds 6pm -10pm, Fri 7pm – 11pm (some flexibility) I am looking for a fun loving, enthusiastic, energetic person who can help support me to live a fun and fulfilling life.
Female Personal Care Assistant LR7037

Job Title: Female * Personal Care Assistant Location: Crawley Hourly rate: £10.00 Reference: LR 7037 Hours/shifts: 15 hours Monday – Friday ideally 12-3 I am a lady in my 20's looking for a PA to support me with all aspects if daily living
Personal Care Assistant DP68

Location: Worthing Hourly rate: £9.83 per hour depending on experience Reference: DP68 Hours/shifts: Monday 2 pm – 6 pm Friday 11 am – 2 pm Holiday cover for overnights and weekends

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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.