Energetic and Caring Support Worker for Our Spirited 9-Year-Old Explorer

Description

Energetic and Caring Support Worker for Our Spirited 9-Year-Old Explorer

Ref: NDS8412

Location: Worthing

Details

This role is to support a Child

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

4 hours per week term time, 6 hours per week in the school holidays, occasional Sunday required. Please apply with your availability.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.90 per hour. Mileage expenses: 45p per mile.

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Our 9-year-old daughter is full of life — cheeky, determined, and endlessly curious about the world around her. She’s headstrong and active, and when she forms a connection with someone, she gives her whole heart in return. Her happiest moments are when she’s on the move, exploring, playing, and experiencing new things with someone she trusts.

We’re looking for someone who can match her energy and enthusiasm — a fun, bubbly companion who also brings patience, gentleness, and understanding to help her navigate her world. You’ll be joining her on small local adventures, from trips to the park and visits to McDonald’s to time at soft play, all while keeping her safe and supported as she explores.

She isn’t a “full day out” kind of girl — her hypermobility means she tires easily — so the focus is on short, meaningful bursts of activity and fun. You’ll need to be proactive, alert, and always one step ahead, as she’s quick on her feet and loves a good dash for freedom! So bring your trainers, your energy, and your sense of humor — you’ll need all three.

Experience working with children who have complex needs and Autism is essential, as this role requires both understanding and adaptability. If you’re someone who finds joy in helping a bright, spirited child thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Eating and drinking assistance

- Moving and handling

- Other relevant duties as required

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Dressing / undressing

- Bathroom assistance

- Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. walks, going to the park, multi sports clubs

- Monitoring risks when out and about

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

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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.

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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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