Support Worker ES176

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Independent Lives in Eastbourne is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a child with daily living tasks on a part-time, on-site basis.

The role requires a valid driving licence and a personal vehicle, with duties spanning grooming, feeding, mobility, housekeeping, transport, and companionship. The position offers £12.71 per hour and a flexible schedule, with DBS checks and rights to work in the UK required.

Formación

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual with good time management.
• Comfortable with animals and pets as part of duties.
• Proficient reading and writing in English for reports and notes.
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with personal grooming and daily care.
• Provide eating and drinking assistance.
• Assist with moving and handling as required.
• Housekeeping and general domestic tasks.
• Shopping for essentials and groceries.
• Meal preparation and cooking when needed.
• Transportation assistance for appointments or activities.
• Look after pets as required.
• Assist with dressing/undressing.
• Bathroom assistance and personal hygiene support.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Reliable timekeeping

Comfortable with pets

English reading/writing

Discretion/confidentiality

Descripción del empleo

Support Worker ES176

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £12.71 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Eastbourne

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Support Worker

Ref: ES176

Location: Eastbourne

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week: Up to 25 hours per week to be discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate: £12.71 per hour

Duties

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Looking after pets
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

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
• 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.

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.

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