Support Worker to access the community with me ES300

Independent Lives; Hastings; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Hastings is seeking a part-time support worker to help a client access the local community. The role involves transportation, companionship, and practical assistance during activities such as cinema visits and coffee shop outings.

A valid UK driving license and own vehicle are required, with 4 hours weekly and consistent shifts. This is a self-employed position; DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Driver's license and own vehicle are essential.
• Part-time role, 4 hours per week with consistent shifts.
• Self-employed status; DBS check if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to community activities.
• Offer companionship and social support.
• Respect client privacy and confidentiality.
• Be reliable with good timekeeping.
• Follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
• Ensure health and safety to a high standard.
• Communicate in English to a reasonable standard.

Skills

Transportation

Companionship

Interpersonal skills

Timekeeping

English proficiency

Health & safety

Job description

Support Worker to access the community with me ES300

Support Worker to access the community with me

Ref: ES300

Location: Hastings

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: self-employed

4 hours per week

Hourly pay rate: to be discussed

I am looking for a person who is able to support me to access my local community. I enjoy going to the cinema and visiting coffee shops so it would be great if you had similar interests too!

I have other interests in motor vehicles, tattoos and have fishes in my home. I also really enjoy gaming and listening to music.

A driver's license is essential is to the role so that we can travel efficiently to the places we visit.

I have four hours available per week available so please do apply with your availability. I would appreciate if we could maintain consistency in the shifts you complete week to week.

Duties

• Transportation
• Companionship
• 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

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Independent Lives | Hours: Part-time | Location: Hastings | Working pattern: On-site | Job type: Permanent | Posting date: 28 Sept 2026 | Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

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