Self-Employed Support Workers x2 (No personal Care)

Ref: LTES1120

Location: Eastbourne

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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 hours per week to be split between 2 workers. Days and times to be discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

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I’m a young-at-heart woman in my early fifties, living in central Eastbourne, and I’m looking for two support workers to help cover the 8 hours of support I have available. I’m very close to my children and grandchildren, who are wonderfully supportive. I take pride in my independence and enjoy being sociable, as I love meeting new people and building lasting friendships.

I have a mild learning disability, along with anxiety and depression, and I can sometimes feel overwhelmed, especially if things are not explained clearly or in a way I can easily understand. I would really like to get out into the community more, take part in group activities with others who have similar abilities, and spend more time socialising.

I feel that I still have a lot to offer, and I would love to be supported into volunteering or paid work. I’m especially interested in roles within care homes or day centres for the elderly, even if it’s just offering emotional support or helping with light tasks. I hold an NVQ Level 2 in Care and would be proud to put it to good use.

I would also like support with meal planning, grocery shopping, batch cooking meals for the freezer, and keeping on top of domestic tasks in my flat. I’m hoping to explore local social groups and would appreciate having someone accompany me on initial visits. It’s also important to me to have someone to talk to about any problems I may be experiencing, and to work through solutions together to support my mental health. I would appreciate support in identifying when outside advice or additional help might be needed.

If you are kind, patient, and enjoy helping people work towards their goals, I would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship

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

Would like someone bubbly and sociable.

Someone who is willing to engage well in social calls.

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