Self employed Support Worker BRR9235

Independent Lives; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a self-employed Support Worker to assist a young man with autism with social activities, transport, and home tasks. You will provide companionship, help with outings to groups and events, and support cooking activities at home.

Applicants must be drivers with their own car, be HMRC registered as self-employed, and be able to supply a contract for services and evidence of public liability insurance. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with Autism is essential.
• Must be a driver with own car.
• HMRC registered as self-employed and provide a contract for services.
• Proof of public liability insurance may be required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Transportation
• Companionship
• Support with social activities in the community (e.g. groups, clubs, cafes, events).
• Motivating and encouraging participation in activities and building confidence.
• Support and instruction with cooking tasks at home.

Skills

Autism experience

Driver

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Self employed Support Worker BRR9235

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £21 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Nov 2026

Closing date: 11 Dec 2026

Summary

Self employed Support Worker

Ref: BRR9235

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Self-employed

Hours per week: Up to 8.5 hours per week.

1.5-2 hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings to attend a group.

Flexibility with the remaining hours.

Hourly pay rate: £21.00

I am a nice, friendly 18 year old young man with mild Autism living with my family in Shoreham.

I like music, dancing and fashion.

I require an upbeat Support Worker to assist and accompany me with social activities e.g. attending groups/clubs for young people, clothes shopping, going to cafes, occasional music concerts. We have a cat at home and I also love dogs.

You would also be required to assist and instruct me with cooking tasks at home.

I have anxieties about going out and meeting new people so will need you to encourage and motivate me and find other activities we can do together.

It may also take a while for me to build up rapport with you so you will need to be patient and persevere. Punctuality and reliability are very important.

Experience of working with young people with Autism is essential.

You must be a driver with your own car.

You will need to confirm you are HMRC registered as self employed, provide a contract for your services, proof of public liability insurance.

Duties

• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Support with social activities in the community e.g. social groups/clubs, clothes shopping, going to cafes, music concerts.
• Motivating and encouraging with social activities and building confidence.
• Support and instruction with cooking.

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
• Be upbeat and able to engage and motivate.

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.

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