Support Worker

Independent lives; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent lives is seeking a patient and proactive Support Worker to help a client in the UK build confidence, develop everyday skills and enjoy more independence both at home and in the community. The role involves accompanying to cafés, walks, hospital appointments, meal prep and developing practical skills with a calm, compassionate approach.

The successful candidate will be patient, non-judgemental and reliable, with good timekeeping and the ability to work both in a supportive capacity

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience
• Reliable and punctual
• Good English communication

Responsibilities

• Duties include: Other relevant duties as required
• 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
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Bar-ing 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.

Job description

I am a lady in my mid forties who is looking for a patient and proactive Support Worker to help me build confidence, develop everyday skills and enjoy more independence both at home and in the community. I live with my wife, two cats and a small dog, I have some daily mental health challenges including anxiety and I am also neurodivergent. I also experience some physical health issues due to my fibromyalgia. At times, I can find it difficult to leave the house without support, so having the right person alongside me could make a real difference.

The support will be varied and person-centred, with the aim of helping me feel more confident and comfortable in everyday life. Support may include:

• Accompanying me to café's.
• Going for walks and encouraging gentle activities
• Supporting me to attend hospital and other important appointments.
• Helping with meal preparation and developing confidence in the kitchen.
• Supporting me to build practical skills and independence around the home.
• Encouraging me to try new activities and explore interests outside the home.
• Providing reassurance and gentle encouragement when anxiety makes things difficult.

I am an artistic person who enjoys paper crafting. I often spend time being creative around my night-shift work. The right Support Worker will be calm, compassionate, reliable and non-judgemental, with an understanding of anxiety and neurodiversity. You will need to be patient with an understanding of the importance on routine and good timekeeping.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• 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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.