Support Worker Needed – Crowborough Area RGES1011

Independent lives; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care agency seeks a compassionate support worker in Crowborough to assist a woman with health issues. The role involves around 4 hours of weekly support, including domestic tasks and companionship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be comfortable with pets. Engagement may be directly with the employer or self-employed, and an Enhanced Disclosure check may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Comfortable with pets.
• Willing to undergo Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support with daily tasks.
• Assist with preparing nutritious meals.
• Support with accessing the community for outings or appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Patience

Ability to handle moving and handling tasks

Job description

Support Worker Needed – Crowborough Area

Ref: RGES1011

Location: Crowborough

Details

This role is to support a woman.

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Self‑employed

Hours per week: 4 hours per week

Hourly pay rate: Self employed rate TBC

A warm and friendly female customer living with her dog in Crowborough is looking for a compassionate and reliable support worker to provide around 4 hours of assistance each week. She lives with Fibromyalgia, Arthralgia, and other health conditions that can cause pain, fatigue, and occasional confusion—particularly during flare‑ups.

Despite these challenges, she values her independence and is eager to maintain it wherever possible. She would greatly appreciate gentle, flexible support to help her manage day‑to‑day life. This includes light domestic tasks, companionship and social activities, assistance with preparing nutritious meals, occasional medication reminders, and support with accessing the community for outings or appointments.

The customer can sometimes find it difficult to communicate clearly when unwell, and she occasionally sleeps through alarms. A patient, understanding approach will be key to helping her stay comfortable, connected, and independent in her daily life.

Duties

• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Companionship

Candidate Qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Must be comfortable with pets

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.