Community Support Companion

Independent lives; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is seeking a Community Support Companion to provide flexible support for an individual who enjoys arts and crafts and relaxing outings. Responsibilities include housekeeping, shopping, and companionship, with a focus on ensuring the individual’s independence and joy. Ideal candidates will be patient, reliable, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Full training will be provided, making it a rewarding role to make a real difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Must be respectful of employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide gentle community support and light domestic tidying.
• Accompany a wheelchair user on outings.
• Assist with housekeeping, shopping, and transportation.

Skills

Patient

Excellent interpersonal skills

Reliable

Creative

Job description

Are you friendly, patient, and looking for a role where every shift brings meaningful connection and enjoyable experiences? We're looking for a Community Support Companion to work alternative weekly hours, supporting an individual who loves arts and crafts, browsing charity shops, and relaxing with café trips.

This role offers flexible working days, with Week 1 at 10 hours (split into two 5-hour days) and Week 2 at 6 hours (two 3-hour days). You'll be providing gentle community support and light domestic tidying while helping create positive, engaging outings. Your support will sometimes involve accompanying a wheelchair user on longer days out, and full training will be required to ensure you feel confident supporting someone who experiences seizures.

If you enjoy crafting, exploring small local treasures, and being part of someone's independence and everyday joy, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us in making a real difference—one relaxed coffee, charity-shop find, or creative moment at a time.

Duties include:

• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Companionship

Qualifications:

• 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
• 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., Disability Confident

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