Support Worker/ PA CSES925

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

Job summary

A care service organization in Lewes is seeking a caregiver to assist with medication, personal grooming, and daily activities. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, be reliable, and maintain high hygiene standards. The role may offer employed or self-employed options, with a competitive pay of £17.00 per hour, primarily during the day, with some night shifts required.

Qualifications

• Must be respectful of employer privacy.
• Speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Non-smoker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication and personal grooming.
• Provide companionship and transportation.
• Perform housekeeping and clinical duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Hygiene

Independence

Comfortable with pets

Job description

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting and administration
• Personal grooming, eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling, clinical duties
• Housekeeping, shopping, cooking
• Transportation, companionship, looking after pets
• Dressing/undressing, bathroom assistance

Candidate Qualifications

• Respectful of employer privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful, creative
• Speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Comfortable with pets
• High standards of health & safety
• Non-smoker preferred / refrain during working hours

Employment Details

• Hours per week: Day shifts 07:00-19:00 Monday-Friday, cover for holiday and sickness helpful.
• Night shifts 19:00-07:00 Waking Night on Tuesday.
• Hourly pay rate: £17.00.
• Role may be offered on employed or self‑employed basis, depending on suitability.
• If employed, entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

EEO and Disability Statements

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

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.