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Self-employed PAs and Work Support Assistants Needed

Hi everyone! I am creating a bank of self-employed support workers and have two types of role available - Personal Assistance and Work Support. Full details for each role are listed below!

Role 1: Personal Assistant (PA)

Rate: £17 per hour (paid monthly via invoice)

Hours: Flexible, currently 7 hours per week total available.

Location: In my home (Hove area) and occasionally out

Start date: End of July

About the Role:
I am a young-ish (32) disabled woman looking to build a reliable bank of independent, self-employed PAs. The role is varied and is effectively someone to “be my hands.” It includes household chores (cleaning, laundry, bins, tidying, dishes etc.), light personal care (like hair-washing, nails), accompanying/driving me when out, and errands. I don’t require manual handling. I endeavour to publish all available shifts a few months in advance via a free booking app, allowing you to claim the slots that match your availability.

Key Requirements:
* Self-Employment: Must be registered as self-employed or willing to register
* DBS: Must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate, or be willing to obtain one.
* Driving: Must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to your own car for driving during working hours.
* Health and Safety: must follow infection control measures in the home, including wearing a provided face mask.
* Lifting/carrying: must be able to push and lift my wheelchair in and out of the car (8k heaviest part).

To Apply:
Please send an email to [email protected] outlining any experience (paid or unpaid), relevant skills and confirming that you meet the key requirements above.

Role 2: Work Support Assistant

Rate: £28.50 per hour (paid monthly via invoice)

Hours: Flexible, approx. 2 hours every other week available right now but may increase

Location: In my home office (Hove) and occasional travel to meetings.

About the Role:
I am a freelance web developer specialising in digital accessibility and I require physical support in order to work. This a specialist support role and involves assisting me with physical office duties, such as typing, scanning, cable management, printing, work-related errands, and providing occasional travel support. Hours will be offered via a booking app as and when required.

Key Requirements:
All of the PA requirements above plus:
* Good typing speed/accuracy
* Confidence using Windows OS
* Quick to learn new systems

Highly Desirable:
* Familiarity with programming
* Interest in web development or digital accessibility
* Previous office, administrative, or secretarial experience

To Apply:
Please send an email to [email protected] outlining any experience (paid or unpaid), relevant skills and confirming that you meet the key requirements above. Thank you!

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hourly rate – £17 and £28.50

Area – Hove

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – No

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