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Independent Lives Ltd
Kind, Caring and Fun Companion for a 20-Year-Old Young Woman
Etchingham, East Sussex
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- Hours
- Part Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- TBD
- Recruiter
- Independent Lives Ltd
- Closes
- 25 Apr 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Kind, Caring and Fun Companion for a 20-Year-Old Young Woman
Ref: ES1293
Location: Etchingham
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
Any afternoon except Thursdays, plus all day Wednesday and weekends (times TBD) 20 hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
TBD
-
We are looking for a warm, compassionate, and easy-going Personal Assistant to support a vibrant 20-year-old young woman who is social, fun-loving, and enjoys going on outings and watching movies. This role is perfect for someone kind, patient, and calm, who enjoys helping others build independence while sharing positive experiences together.
Your role will focus on offering companionship, helping her stay organised at home, and supporting her to access her community safely and confidently. She is developing her independence and sometimes feels overwhelmed, which can lead to moments of distress or anxiety. During these times, she needs someone who can remain calm, attentive, and reassuring — ensuring she feels safe, supported, and grounded.
You’ll also help her keep her living space tidy and organised, plan enjoyable activities, and gently encourage routines that promote confidence and stability. The role requires someone who can stay observant and responsive to her needs, providing reassurance and maintaining a safe environment, particularly during challenging moments.
Most importantly, you’ll be a trusted companion — someone who brings warmth, structure, and understanding to her day-to-day life, while supporting her to thrive and enjoy her independence.
If you’re caring, adaptable, and motivated by making a real difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- 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 always work to high standards of health & safety
- Be alert and provide supervision
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
Ad ID: 5418077630
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