Sociable Support Worker needed for Chatty, Cheerful Young Woman CBWC2139

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Sociable Support Worker for a cheerful young woman in Salisbury. The role involves companionship and assistance with daily activities like shopping and cooking. Ideal candidates will have a driver's license and their own vehicle. Applicants should be sociable, creative, and able to work independently. If you enjoy planning engaging activities and appreciate a fun environment, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Gym membership for the successful applicant

Qualifications

• Drivers licence required.
• Own vehicle needed.
• Must be comfortable with pets.
• Able to work independently and follow instructions.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shopping and cooking.
• Provide companionship during outings.
• Transport the employer as needed.

Skills

Sociability

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Reliability

Timekeeping

Job description

Sociable Support Worker needed for Chatty, Cheerful Young Woman

Ref: CBWC2139

Location: Salisbury

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed or Self‑employed

Hours per week: Ideally 2 shifts on different days of 3 hours - to be discussed at interview

Hourly pay rate: £14.50

What the sessions look like

• Session 1: 3 hours - Outings like going to the gym, shopping, grabbing a coffee, going to the cinema, or running errands together. Gym membership will be paid for the successful applicant.
• Session 2: 3 hours - More home‑based fun—walking the dog, cooking a simple meal together, playing board games, crafts, or anything creative.

What we need

• Two sessions per week (3 hours each)
• Driver with your own car
• Someone upbeat, sociable, and happy to plan activities

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties include

• Shopping
• Cooking
• 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.