Support Worker BRR8678

Independent Lives; Rustington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Support Worker in Rustington to assist a child with companionship and social activities. Candidates must be reliable and possess good interpersonal skills. The role offers flexible hours up to 4 hours per week, at a pay rate of £15.00 per hour. Ideal applicants are respectful, hygienic, and experienced in working with young people. This position may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, with possible entitlement to holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship
• Support with accessing social activities
• Assist with managing money and public transport

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work independently

Health and hygiene

Experience with young people

English proficiency

Patience

Cheerfulness

Job description

Overview

Support Worker — Ref: BRR8678

Location: Rustington, Littlehampton

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: Up to 4 hours per week. Saturday or Sunday, times are flexible, to be arranged.

Hourly pay rate: £15.00

I am 17 years old and live with my parents in Rustington, Littlehampton.

I am happy, energetic, enthusiastic and like movies, music, photography and animals.

Duties

• Companionship
• Support with accessing social activities
• Support with managing money and public transport

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 speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Friendly
• Have some experience of working with young people with similar needs

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons

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.