Support Worker / Personal Assistant

PA Pages; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private employer based in Worthing is seeking a female Support Worker/Personal Assistant to assist their 16-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy. The role involves helping with personal care, medication, and community access, alongside other daily activities. Flexible hours are available, including alternate Saturdays and the possibility of evenings. Ideal candidates should be reliable, hygienic, and enthusiastic, with full training provided for specific tasks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Potential for holiday pay if employed

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must be a woman as specified by the employer.
• Non-smoker preferred; willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.
• Right to work in the UK and willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting and administration.
• Personal grooming and assistance with dressing.
• Moving and handling, including transfer to toilet and powerchair use.
• Shopping and cooking.
• Bathroom assistance.
• Looking after pets.
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Capable of following instructions

Good timekeeping

Hygienic and tidy

Cheerful and enthusiastic

Creative

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Assistant

Ref: DP5074

Location: Worthing

Employment status: Employed or Self‑employed

Hours per week: Alternate Saturdays during term time and evenings/school holidays flexible hours on offer

Hourly pay rate: £15.00 to £17.00 depending on experience

Support worker needed for a 16‑year‑old girl with cerebral palsy. Hours 9.30 to 4.30 every other Saturday, with the potential for one evening a week (flexible) and ad‑hoc hours during school holidays and evenings. The role involves supporting the girl as she prepares for college in September 2026, helping her access the community in her powerchair and providing personal care assistance.

Her hobbies include crafting, gaming, cooking, walking her small dog, visiting cafés and restaurants, shopping, cinema, swimming, and relaxing at home. She is friendly once she gets to know people, but initially shy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Medication prompting and administration
• Personal grooming and assistance with dressing and showering
• Moving and handling, including transfer to toilet and powerchair use
• Shopping and cooking for herself
• Bathroom assistance
• Looking after pets
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable and punctual, with good timekeeping
• Capable of following instructions and working independently
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Honest, cheerful, enthusiastic and creative
• Comfortable with pets

Candidate qualities and requirements:

• Must be a woman (as specified by the employer)
• Non‑smoker preferred; willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
• Drivers licence not required
• Will have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required
• Relevant manual handling experience is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful, you will either be engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self‑employed basis, depending on suitability and agreement. If employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9