Support Worker DP6868

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

Job summary

A local family in Crawley is seeking a Support Worker to help their two sons, aged 14, enjoy social activities. The role includes driving and providing personal care, ensuring safety and encouragement. Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, be reliable, and be able to work independently. The position offers £15.00 per hour for 5 hours on Saturdays with potential extra hours during school holidays.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Employment contracts

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with providing personal care.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Support boys in the community.
• Drive disability van to clubs.
• Provide personal grooming and companionship.
• Assist with cooking and transportation.

Skills

Personal care

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Creativity

Timekeeping

Job description

Vacancy Title: Support worker
Reference Number: DP6868
Location: Crawley
Hours per week: 5 hours per week on a Saturday and extra hours during the school holidays
Hourly pay rate: £15.00
Mileage rate (if applicable):

Details

I am looking for care for a: Child
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: Yes
Access to own vehicle required: No
Overnight care required: No

Job Description

Summary
My boys are 14yrs old and we are looking for another PA to join our team, to support them when in the community so we can enjoy some family days out.
The main focus of the role is either having independent days out with boys (as they’re getting too old to spend all their time with mum and dad) or being an extra pair of hands-on days out with all of us so we can have fun as a family.
We are looking for a PA who is willing to drive our disability van and get the boys out to go clubs and enjoy the school holidays.
My son, ‘B,’ has a great sense of humour and loves to be busy. He is his happiest when out and about, interacting with people and has recently started enjoying a drama club. He also enjoys cooking so it would be great if you could enjoy this activity with him.
D is also 14. He has a wicked sense of humour and loves jokes so you might want to have some ready for him. He loves his computer games, and sometimes needs some encouragement to get out and about as he would rather be chillin’ on his XBox.
Most be comfortable with providing personal care.
You may also work alongside another PA so both boys can go out into the community and socialise together.
All training required will be given.


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

Other Personal Qualities:

Employee Duties:
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Additional duties:
• Reassure & encourage

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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.