Personal & Social Support Assistant
Ref: MP5097
Location: Horsham
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: Self-employed
Hours per week: Fridays 11am-6pm & two short evening shifts per week, 3 hours per shift (times to be negotiated)
Hourly pay rate: To be negotiated with employer
I am seeking a conscientious, honest, and well‑organised individual to join my dedicated team of Carers. As a fully wheelchair‑dependent lady, I require consistent support from someone who is compassionate, reliable, and attentive to detail.
The ideal candidate will uphold high standards of health and safety at all times and work with sensitivity and respect for my needs.
Key responsibilities
* Moving and handling
* Personal care
* Light housework and cooking
* Companionship
* Escorting me to external appointments and activities as required
If you are someone who takes pride in delivering thoughtful, high‑quality care and would enjoy working in a supportive environment, I would love to hear from you.
Duties include
* Medication prompting/administering
* Personal grooming
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling
* Clinical tasksOther relevant duties as required
* Administration
* Housekeeping
* Shopping
* Cooking
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Gardening
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* Any other related tasks as required.
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
* 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
Additional requirements
* Non‑smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.
* Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission.
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.
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