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Independent Lives
Employed or Self Employed Support Worker
Uckfield, East Sussex
- Hours
- Part Time
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Salary
- £12.21 per hour
- Recruiter
- Independent Lives
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Employed or Self Employed Support Worker
Ref: LTES578
Location: Uckfield
Details This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed or self-employed
Hours per week: 4 hours per week days and times to be discussed at interview.
Hourly pay rate: Employed £12.21ph Self-Employed TBC
To be a companion and social support for an autistic young lady who wants to try some outings and experiences without her parents.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Helping with other activities including cooking and crafting
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
Driving licence preferred but not essential.
Comfortable working with autistic people
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
Ad ID: 5416924079
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