Female support worker
Ref: MVES1039
Location: Lewes
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
About three hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
£12.21
Support needed for our 19yr old daughter to increase her social activities and independence.
We have moved into the area and she has lost all her social contacts.
She would like someone to help her find fun places to go and activities to try independently, boosting her confidence and therefore reducing her reliance on us.
She has a happy disposition but also a learning disability, becomes anxious in new places, and she needs help with travelling.
She attends college part time and is hoping for someone to be available Saturday afternoon if possible.
Duties include:
Assist with social interaction and accessing the local community
Candidate qualities:
Experience with learning disabilities,
Good sense of humour,
Clear communication,
A person nearer to her age with knowledge of the local area.
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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
