Support Worker CSES333

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

Job summary

A community support organization seeks a Support Worker in Hailsham to assist a woman with personal grooming, meal preparation, and social activities. The role requires 6 hours a week, with preference for a candidate who drives. Key qualities include reliability, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while respecting privacy. This role may be employed or self-employed, offering certain benefits depending on the arrangement.

Qualifications

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming.
• Provide transportation and companionship.
• Support with meal preparation and grocery shopping.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Timekeeping

Creativity

Hygiene and organization

Driving license

Job description

Support Worker

Ref: CSES333

Location: Hailsham

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

I have 6 hours of support per week, I would like support for 3 hours on a Monday, and either a Wednesday or a Friday

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21

I am looking for 6 hours of support per week. 3 hours on a Monday and 3 hours on a Wednesday or Friday.

I would like support with meal preparation, grocery shopping, light household duties. accessing the community.

I am looking to join a craft group, as I want to learn how to knit and crochet, and I used to swim, I really enjoyed it, I want to get back into swimming, and would like someone to accompany me.

I have an automatic car, so a PA with a driving licence would be desirable.

Duties include:



Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Kindness, empathy and understanding
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.

Please note, 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9