Contact Independent Lives Ltd
Independent Lives Ltd
Companion and helper
Horsham, West Sussex
Contact Independent Lives Ltd
- Hours
- Part Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £14 per hour plus mileage for outings
- Recruiter
- Independent Lives Ltd
- Closes
- 14 Jun 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Companion and helper
Ref: DP7063
Location: Horsham
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
Minimum 4hrs a week, ideally split over two days but could be one. Discussion needed
Hourly pay rate:
£14 per hour plus mileage for outings
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Are you looking to help someone find their happiness again? Look no further! I am a bubbly, friendly lady who wants someone to keep me company. I love all things arts and crafts – making cards and other crafty things
My family is very important to me – I have 2 sons, one of which lives with me alongside my 5 cats who I adore! Therefore, for this role you must be comfortable with cats.
I'm looking for companionship, outings and some help with light household duties. Applicants should be a driver with their own car that is capable of taking my wheelchair.
The hours can be flexible to suit school timings. Please contact for further details!
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Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Transportation
- Companionship
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Friendly
- Good with neuro diversity
- Good sense of humour
- Flexible approach
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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.
Ad ID: 5418179637
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