Female support worker ES1039

Independent Lives; Lewes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive organization in Lewes seeks a Female Support Worker to assist a 19-year-old woman in increasing her social activities and independence. The ideal candidate will provide companionship, transportation, and other support to help her navigate community interactions and build confidence. Applicants must be women, possess a driver’s license, and preferably be non-smokers. This position offers flexible hours at an hourly pay rate of £12.21.

Qualifications

• Must be a woman as per Equality Act 2010.
• Drivers licence required.
• Non-smoker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with social interaction.
• Administer transportation for the candidate.
• Support with increasing social activities and independence.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Reliability

Creativity

Ability to follow instructions

Clear communication

Job description

Female support worker

Ref: MVES1039

Location: Lewes

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:
About three hours per week

Hourly pay rate:
£12.21

Support needed for our 19yr old daughter to increase her social activities and independence.

We have moved into the area and she has lost all her social contacts.

She would like someone to help her find fun places to go and activities to try independently, boosting her confidence and therefore reducing her reliance on us.

She has a happy disposition but also a learning disability, becomes anxious in new places, and she needs help with travelling.

She attends college part time and is hoping for someone to be available Saturday afternoon if possible.

Duties include:
- Administration
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Assist with social interaction and accessing the local community

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
- Experience with learning disabilities,
- Good sense of humour,
- Clear communication,
- A person nearer to her age with knowledge of the local area.

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.

Please note, 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9