Part-Time Home Support Assistant (10 Hours per Week) Ref: DP7753 Location: Lancing Details This role is to support a Woman The candidate should be a woman* Drivers licence required: Yes Own vehicle needed: Yes Employment status: Employed Hours per week: 10 hours a week - can be worked flexibly - ideally in mornings Hourly pay rate: £15 - We are seeking a reliable and conscientious individual to provide part-time support within a relaxed and well-kept home environment. This role is well suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation, while offering thoughtful, practical assistance with day-to-day living. The position involves a combination of light domestic duties and personal support, including assistance with tasks such as hair washing, alongside helping to ensure the home remains clean, orderly, and comfortable. Maintaining a hygienic and well-presented living space is an important aspect of the role, contributing directly to overall wellbeing, safety, and quality of life. Additional responsibilities may include accompanying on short outings such as appointments, shopping, or occasional errands, as needed. A love of dogs is essential, as the home is shared with friendly canine companions who are part of daily life. Confidence around animals and a willingness to help ensure their environment is kept clean and well managed is important. An appreciation for the outdoors would also be beneficial, as the role may occasionally include time spent in the garden or on gentle walks. This opportunity would suit someone who is dependable, respectful, and takes a practical, proactive approach to supporting a well-run household. If you are looking for a flexible, part-time role where attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of living environment are valued, we would be pleased to hear from you. - Duties include: - Personal grooming - Housekeeping - Shopping - Transportation - Companionship - Looking after pets 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 - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety 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. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .