Support Worker Needed RGES1059
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Self Employed Rate TBC (Employed rate £12.21 an hour) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RGES1059 |
Summary
Support Worker Needed
Ref: RGES1059
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Non-binary individual/female
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed or self-employed
Hours per week:
10 hours per week Days to be discussed
Hourly pay rate:
Self Employed Rate TBD / Employed rate £12.21 an hour
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We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Support Worker to assist an individual who has recently been approved for 10 hours of care per week. This person has not received care before and is looking for someone who can help them navigate daily life with understanding and patience.
About the Individual:
- Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and mental health challenges
- Experiences physical health issues
- Needs support with socialising and engaging in community life
- Requires help understanding paperwork and official documents
- Needs assistance attending appointments, including with doctors
- Spends with their sister, who works full-time – leaving them isolated when she is unavailable
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and encourage social interaction
- Support with understanding and completing paperwork
- Accompany to appointments and provide transport assistance if needed
- Help build confidence and independence in daily activities
- Be a reliable presence when family support is unavailable
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health needs
- Patient, kind, and able to communicate clearly
- Flexible and responsive to changing needs
- Able to work independently and build trust
If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting someone to live a fuller, more connected life, we would love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
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.
Ref: RGES1059
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Non-binary individual/female
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed or self-employed
Hours per week:
10 hours per week Days to be discussed
Hourly pay rate:
Self Employed Rate TBD / Employed rate £12.21 an hour
-
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Support Worker to assist an individual who has recently been approved for 10 hours of care per week. This person has not received care before and is looking for someone who can help them navigate daily life with understanding and patience.
About the Individual:
- Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and mental health challenges
- Experiences physical health issues
- Needs support with socialising and engaging in community life
- Requires help understanding paperwork and official documents
- Needs assistance attending appointments, including with doctors
- Spends with their sister, who works full-time – leaving them isolated when she is unavailable
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and encourage social interaction
- Support with understanding and completing paperwork
- Accompany to appointments and provide transport assistance if needed
- Help build confidence and independence in daily activities
- Be a reliable presence when family support is unavailable
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health needs
- Patient, kind, and able to communicate clearly
- Flexible and responsive to changing needs
- Able to work independently and build trust
If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting someone to live a fuller, more connected life, we would love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
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.
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