Support Worker DP1420a

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

Job summary

A support service provider in Worthing seeks a compassionate female Support Worker for a young woman with autism and epilepsy. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, providing companionship, and upholding privacy and confidentiality. Candidates must be reliable, respectful, and have good interpersonal skills. The position is part-time, offering 13 hours a week at £12.21 per hour, with flexibility on hours based on the employer's needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks including cooking and cleaning.
• Provide companionship during outings with the employer.
• Undertake administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Respectful of privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping

Excellent interpersonal skills

Comfortable with pets

Ability to complete admin tasks

Common sense and practicality

Job description

Support Worker

Ref: DP1420a

Location: Worthing

Details: This role is to support a woman.

Candidate should be a woman*.

Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Employment status: employed. Hours per week: 13 hours available. Weekday afternoons (Days/times can be mutually agreed at interview for the successful candidate). Hourly pay rate: £12.21.

I am a young lady with high functioning autism, epilepsy and anxiety from complex PTSD. I require support with general day-to-day tasks and activities which I am unable to do alone. I live with my mum and gorgeous, young Golden Retriever who is my in training assistance dog. I am looking for a female PA who is calm, gentle and understanding for my needs, and able to support me in a compassionate and respectful way.

Reliability for this post is essential and tasks within the job role will include Household tasks including cooking, light cleaning, hoovering etc, assisting with phone calls, paperwork and other admin tasks. Picking up food shopping, assisting with going into shops on days when I am well, appointments and any other outings. Days will vary depending on how well I am feeling at the time, but I would also like to experience some fun, calm things too, which will involve tagging along for some nice, chilled time out with my mum and I! Respect and confidentiality are an essential part of the role as it will involve a trusting relationship once we get to know each other. Taking initiative on days when I am unwell will be crucial for this job role.

Duties include:

• 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
• 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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Ability to complete Admin Tasks
• Provide and follow Structure in daily life
• Common sense, practicality, and ability to work on own initiative will be essential

Other information

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