Employed Support Worker for lovely young man in Eastbourne LTES1373
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £17 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Independent Lives |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | LTES1373 |
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Employed Support Worker for lovely young man in Eastbourne
Ref: LTES1373
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
18 hours per week to be worked over 3 days (6 hours per day) with current PA. 1 night per week respite care, to be discussed at interview.
Hourly pay rate:
£17.00ph
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We are looking for an employed support worker for a lovely 27-year-old man, who has a learning disability and autism. You will work as part of a 2:1 care team, ensuring safe, consistent and well-supported care. This role would suit someone who is patient, compassionate and comfortable providing attentive, hands-on care in a relaxed home environment.
He requires consistent routine and approach to reduce his behaviours that challenge. He can exhibit challenging behaviour if he is unable to complete his routine including hitting himself. He religiously cleans bathrooms, tables, floors and it is challenging to get him to stop.
When his care calls are ending and it is time to return home, he can run away from his carers and refuse to go home, instead walking along the seafront or similar. These behaviours that challenge are being supported by other agencies and the use of objects of reference (such as red cards) are used to indicate to him that the activity is ending however on occasion these routines are not successful. Carers never leave him unsupervised until he is supported back to his home with his mother, so at times that he does abscond, He is supported until he is ready to return home.
He enjoys going for walks at Sovereign harbour and the beach.
To develop a personalised daily routine which prevents social isolation and enables him to participate in the community. To promote his independence and develop his personal living skills. To maintain and develop relationships.
This position offers the opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive care team and to make a genuine difference in the life of a young man who responds warmly to consistent, thoughtful care.
If you are reliable, caring and looking for a role where your work truly matters, I would be very pleased to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Other relevant duties as required
- Cooking
-Transportation
- Companionship
- Bathroom assistance
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
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.
Ref: LTES1373
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
18 hours per week to be worked over 3 days (6 hours per day) with current PA. 1 night per week respite care, to be discussed at interview.
Hourly pay rate:
£17.00ph
-
We are looking for an employed support worker for a lovely 27-year-old man, who has a learning disability and autism. You will work as part of a 2:1 care team, ensuring safe, consistent and well-supported care. This role would suit someone who is patient, compassionate and comfortable providing attentive, hands-on care in a relaxed home environment.
He requires consistent routine and approach to reduce his behaviours that challenge. He can exhibit challenging behaviour if he is unable to complete his routine including hitting himself. He religiously cleans bathrooms, tables, floors and it is challenging to get him to stop.
When his care calls are ending and it is time to return home, he can run away from his carers and refuse to go home, instead walking along the seafront or similar. These behaviours that challenge are being supported by other agencies and the use of objects of reference (such as red cards) are used to indicate to him that the activity is ending however on occasion these routines are not successful. Carers never leave him unsupervised until he is supported back to his home with his mother, so at times that he does abscond, He is supported until he is ready to return home.
He enjoys going for walks at Sovereign harbour and the beach.
To develop a personalised daily routine which prevents social isolation and enables him to participate in the community. To promote his independence and develop his personal living skills. To maintain and develop relationships.
This position offers the opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive care team and to make a genuine difference in the life of a young man who responds warmly to consistent, thoughtful care.
If you are reliable, caring and looking for a role where your work truly matters, I would be very pleased to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Other relevant duties as required
- Cooking
-Transportation
- Companionship
- Bathroom assistance
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
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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