Part time Support Worker

PA Pages; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider in Eastbourne is looking for a part-time Support Worker to assist a young man with learning disabilities and complex epilepsy. Responsibilities include medication management, personal care, and daily living assistance. Applicants must have a driver's license, own a vehicle, and be non-smokers. This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful support in a compassionate environment. Holiday pay is included if employed.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Must be comfortable with pets.
• Qualified driver with own vehicle.
• Non-smoker due to medical reasons.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration.
• Provide personal grooming support.
• Assist with eating and drinking.
• Conduct housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship and transportation.

Skills

Medication prompting/administering

Personal grooming

Eating and drinking assistance

Clinical tasks

Companionship

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Part time Support Worker

Ref: PC187

Location: Eastbourne

We are currently looking to recruit a part‑time support worker for a small team caring for a young man with learning disabilities and complex epilepsy.

Hours: Monday and Saturday, 7am–7pm each shift (24 hours per week). All shifts are 7am–7pm.

Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Drivers licence preferred.

Non‑smoker essential.

Rate of pay: £14.40.

Duties include:

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

Additional requirements

Non‑smoker due to medical reasons.

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