PA/Support Workers

Company: Independent Lives
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Location: Crawley
Job Description:

Duties include:

  • Personal grooming
  • Other relevant duties as required
  • Administration
  • Housekeeping
  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • Transportation
  • Daily basic help cleaning and applying cream to an intimate wound.
  • Assistance with stoma bag changes if too ill to do it independently (very rare).
  • Assisting me to take my son out to access medical appointments, home ed groups/trips and run errands.
  • Help advocating during medical appointments.

I am a stay-at-home mum with multiple disabilities including Crohn’s disease, POTS, FND and severe endometriosis. I also have a stoma but I’m able to change my bag independently. I am looking for 2 Personal Assistants who can be consistent and helpful both around the house and in supporting me with accessing the community.

I have a 7-year-old son who is home educated who requires a lot of attention from me and therefore I need someone who can be friendly and approachable, but who can also work with minimal supervision.

I also have ADHD and autism so would appreciate clear and straightforward communication., 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
  • Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
  • Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
  • Able to drive and likes to cook
  • Experience with ADHD and autistic people

Additional requirements

  • Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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Posted: October 16th, 2026