Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant BRR9245

Independent Lives; Crawley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to support a 6-year-old with autism and ADHD in Crawley. This part-time, on-site role includes personal care, companionship, and taking part in outdoor and social activities, with 4-6pm Friday shifts and some weekends.

You must be fit, patient, and able to supervise safely, including toilet tasks and mobility assistance. Driving licence and own car are essential, as is comfort with pets and a calm, proactive approach to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism and ADHD is preferred.
• Willing to assist with personal care and toileting tasks.
• Able to supervise an active child in outdoor and indoor settings.
• Willing to travel with family for events or days out if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage in leisure activities.
• Support social activities outdoors and at home.
• Assist with personal care and toileting tasks.
• Occasionally accompany family on outings and to events.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Punctuality

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

English reading/writing

Pet-friendly

Health & safety

Fitness

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant BRR9245

Hours/days will vary and be flexible. 4-6pm on Friday evening and some weekends depending on needs.

Hourly pay rate:

Salary: from £12.71 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Crawley

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 4 Dec 2026

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: Hours/days will vary and be flexible. 4-6pm on Friday evening and some weekends depending on needs.

I am looking for an energetic, patient, calm Support Worker to support my 6 year old son with leisure and social activities.

He is non-verbal and has Level 3 Autism, ADHD and uses a mobility buggy and reins. Support with personal care and toileting will be required.

He is a very fast runner so you must be fit and healthy enough to run around with him in open spaces in all weathers. The role will involve taking him to the park, on walks and swimming (if confident swimmer) and accompanying him to SEND events and groups. You may sometimes be required to accompany us on family days out to places such as Chessington, Legoland and farms when my daughter will also be there.

Keeping him company at home may also be required. He loves his figures, animals and cuddly toys.

He must be kept safe and supervised at all times as he has no danger awareness.

We have 3 dogs so you must be comfortable with pets.

Driver with own car essential.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Companionship
• Support with social and leisure activities outdoors and at home
• Personal care/toileting
• Support with going swimming

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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Willing to do outdoor activities in all weathers.

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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