Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support service in Eastbourne seeks a Personal Assistant to provide companionship and support with a structured and person-centered approach. This role involves working two days a week, engaging with the employer in a friendly manner, and respecting privacy. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a warm sense of humor, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The position offers a chance to make a real difference in someone's life and may be employed or self-employed, depending on the agreement with the employer.

Benefits

Meaningful role in a real work setting

Support and guidance provided

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
• Brings warmth and dependability to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Respect employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow instructions and work independently.

Skills

Able to work one-to-one

Excellent interpersonal skills

Honesty

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Good timekeeping

Job description

Personal Assistant – Employment Support (Chalk Farm)

Hours: 2 days/week (Mondays & Fridays, 8:45am–2:45pm) Pay: £15 per hour

Able to work one-to-one and remain calm under pressure

Uses initiative while maintaining a clear routine

Has a warm sense of humour—he loves to laugh and chat about space, music, and nature walks

What This Role Offers:

A chance to make a genuine difference in someone’s life

A structured and person-centred environment

A meaningful role in a real work setting

Support and guidance along the way

Interested?

If you’re someone who brings warmth and dependability to your work, and you believe in the power of small, steady support to create real change—we’d love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Companionship
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful

Notes:

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 in your application for this position, you will be either 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 the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued 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