Self Employed Support Worker

Ref: LTES607

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

self-employed

Hours per week:

8.5 hours per week to be used flexibly, days and times to be discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate:

To be discussed at interview

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I am a young lady who lives near Little Common, Bexhill. I have various health conditions which impact my everyday living.

I have Fibromyalgia and experiencing cognitive difficulties that leave me very tired and fatigued. I have Hypermobility and Anxiety & Depression. All these conditions take a toll on my wellbeing, some days are worse than others.

On bad days I may need prompting and help with hair washing and support whilst I shower.

I am looking for a special someone who can help support me with all aspects of housework and occasional meal prep. I also need help and accessing the community with my 12-year-old daughter.

I would like to be able to go swimming which is something I particularly enjoy and there is a pool nearby. I like to go out for short walks and visit zoos and animal sanctuaries, or just into town for a coffee.

I enjoy growing house plants and am open to suggestion for other hobbies and activities. I have a small rescue dog, 2 cats one of whom is deaf, a bearded dragon and a gecko my animals are very important to me, and I love them dearly so you will need to be ok with them.

I would describe myself as sociable, confident, and strong minded, I love meeting new people and building friendships.

If you think this is the role for you, please apply.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Happy to work in a smoking environment

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