Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant DP8618

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Littlehampton seeks a Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant to support a 9-year-old boy with Autism. The role is part-time, involving transportation and supervision during activities. Candidates should have experience with SEN, be reliable, and possess a driver's license. This position allows flexibility in hours and offers a competitive rate of £15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism and developmental delays.
• Able to work flexibly during term times and holidays.
• License and own vehicle required for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport for the child.
• Engage the child in activities.
• Assist with personal care when needed.

Skills

Experience of SEN

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Creativity

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant DP8618

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 03 October 2025
• Salary: £15 per hour
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 02 November 2025
• Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Independent Lives
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: DP8618

Summary

Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Ref: DP8618

Location: Littlehampton

Details

• This role is to support a Child
• Drivers licence required: Yes
• Own vehicle needed: Yes
• Hours per week: 4 hours available during school term times, 6 hours during school holidays. To be used flexibly. Hours could be worked weekly or fortnightly depending on PA's availability.
• Hourly pay rate: £15

We are looking for a Support Worker for 9 year old son who has Autism and global development delay.

He enjoys activities such as swimming, going to garden centres, cinema. He also likes playing tag and football at home.

Occasional support with personal care such as toileting may be needed.

He must be kept safe and supervised at all times especially when crossing roads.

You must have experience of SEN and be friendly, reliable and patient.

Car driver with own car essential. Mileage and other expenses will be reimbursed when taking him out.

Duties include:

• Transportation
• Companionship
• Occasional help with toileting may be required.

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
• Experience of SEN

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 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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