Friendly Support Worker

Independent lives; Worthing; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Worthing is seeking a Friendly Support Worker to join a busy household. The role involves practical support, companionship, and helping the client access community activities and appointments.

It is a 6–10 hour per week, part-time, on-site position in Worthing. Experience is welcome but not essential; DBS checks may be required and a UK driving licence is helpful.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• DBS check may be required.
• Previous care/support experience preferred but not essential; kindness and common sense are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic support at home and assist with daily tasks.
• Support client to access the community, attend appointments and activities.
• Assist with shopping, cooking, housekeeping and gardening as needed.
• Offer companionship and help with leisure activities in a friendly manner.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Reliable with good timekeeping

Patient and interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Willingness to get involved

Job description

Friendly Support Worker Wanted DP3105

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: £13

Hours: Part-time

Location: Worthing, BN11 2BA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Aug 2026

Closing date: 19 Sept 2026

Summary

Friendly Support Worker Wanted

Ref: DP3105

Location: Worthing

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Between 6-10 hours per week (days & times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

£13 per hour

Description of the Role

Are you friendly, practical, and outgoing? I'm looking for a Personal Assistant to join my existing PA and work as part of a supportive 2:1 team, helping me enjoy family life, home life and getting out into the community.

I'm an outgoing single mum, registered blind, with four children aged 15-20 and a much-loved guide dog, Prince. I'm looking for someone reliable, approachable and happy to get involved in a varied role where you'll work alongside my existing PA, sharing duties and supporting each other.

The role includes helping with everyday domestic tasks at home, as well as supporting me out and about, both independently and with my children. This could include helping me access the community, attend activities or appointments, and generally making everyday life easier and more enjoyable.

Prince also needs to get out for a proper free run at the park a few times a week, so being a dog lover and enjoying the outdoors would be a real bonus. I also have a small garden that needs some attention, particularly during the summer, so an interest in gardening would be lovely but isn't essential.

Most importantly, I'm looking for someone with a positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a willingness to get stuck in. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll be helping me maintain my independence, spend time with my family and get the most out of everyday life.

If you think you'd be a good fit for our busy household - including one very important four-legged member - I'd love to hear from you!

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Looking after pets
• Gardening
• Reading
• Leisure activities
• Comfortable taking my guide dog on occasion
• Accompany me and my children on appointments

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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• UK Driving Licence, own car optional as employer has a car
• Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles

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.

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.