Social Support Assistant MP8249
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MP8249 |
Summary
Social Support Assistant
Ref: MP8249
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 3 hours over the weekend during school term time. There may also be some additional hours available half term breaks during the week.
Hourly pay rate: £14.50 ph
To assist my 11-year-old son to safely access his local community. My son is autistic and has severe language and communication difficulties, with no awareness of danger. He enjoys enjoys riding around in the car, bubbles, balloons, swimming & simply being on his iPad. He also likes to visit the park, but for short durations. He is a very slow walker and dislikes walking for more than a few steps. He has poor awareness of his surroundings and road safety. You will be required to drive my son in your own vehicle in return for a payment of 35p per mile.
Duties include:
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Other associated duties as 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
Applicants must have experience of working with children with severe communication difficulties and who get overly anxious in new environments.
Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission 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. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Ref: MP8249
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 3 hours over the weekend during school term time. There may also be some additional hours available half term breaks during the week.
Hourly pay rate: £14.50 ph
To assist my 11-year-old son to safely access his local community. My son is autistic and has severe language and communication difficulties, with no awareness of danger. He enjoys enjoys riding around in the car, bubbles, balloons, swimming & simply being on his iPad. He also likes to visit the park, but for short durations. He is a very slow walker and dislikes walking for more than a few steps. He has poor awareness of his surroundings and road safety. You will be required to drive my son in your own vehicle in return for a payment of 35p per mile.
Duties include:
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Other associated duties as 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
Applicants must have experience of working with children with severe communication difficulties and who get overly anxious in new environments.
Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission 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. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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