Job Title: Female * Self-employed Personal Assistant/ Support Worker

Location: Uckfield

Hourly rate: Expected to be £20 per hour but please apply with your rates and terms

Reference: LR231

Hours/shifts Weekdays 7 hours a week (actual days and shift times by mutual agreement)

Summary

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a heart for helping others? Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with anxiety and mental health challenges?

As a self-employed Support Worker, you will provide one-on-one support, guidance, and companionship to a someone who has a strong Christian faith who is navigating the complexities of anxiety and mental health issues.

You will need to

Build trust with the client

Offer emotional support and a listening ear.

Assist with daily domestic tasks , life skills development and accessing the local community.

Encourage self-care and self-management strategies.

Foster a safe and supportive environment.

No personal care is required

Other Requirements

• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• (or)

• Other :

All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Description

Typical duties

Domestic -

Laundry: Washing,

Changing bed linen/ bed making

General cleaning and tidying

Taking out rubbish

Preparing drinks, snacks and meals.

Shopping

Social:

Support to access the local community

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Female *

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good time-keeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety

Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives