Support Worker

Ref: DP1759

Location: Burgess Hill

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Hours - 2 mornings a week tbc, 8 hours a week as well as holiday cover and bank shifts

Hourly pay rate:

£12 an hour depending on experience which will then raise to £15 an hour

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I am looking for someone to join my existing team of friendly PAs who support me to live independently in my own home. Your main duties will be domestic tasks as well as assistance with any social or community activities I am taking part or involved in.

You should be friendly, sociable and patient with the willingness to work in an environment where there are animals as I have a support dog and an indoor cat. Ideally you should have a valid clean driving license and be willing to drive me and my support dog in your car.

Additional Information
Location is town centre with free parking available

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Looking after pets

Assisting me to get up if I’ve fallen over
Accompany me when accessing social and leisure activities when required such as horse riding, bowling, exercise classes, to meet my friends or other hearing dog get togethers
Accompanying me on walks with my hearing working dog, and clearing up after him

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
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

Must be comfortable with pets and be willing to clear up after them
Must have a UK driving licence- preferred but not essential
Must have access to own vehicle- preferred but not essential
Be able to work as part of a team (essential)
Being able to sign using BSL is an advantage

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