Self-Employed Support Worker Wanted LTES1624


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	St Leonards on Sea, TN38 9SF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Jul 2026
Closing date:	2 Aug 2026

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Summary

Self-Employed Support Worker Wanted

Ref: LTES1624

Location: Saint Leonards-on-sea

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

4 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

I am a woman living in St Leonards with my very supportive partner and our young son.

I am profoundly hard of hearing, with complete hearing loss in my left ear and progressive hearing loss in my right. I have diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

I am looking for a kind, patient, and understanding person to support me at my own pace in accessing the services, activities, and networks that are important to me.

I would like support to identify and attend local social groups and support networks that promote healthy eating, help me build confidence, and reduce social isolation. I would also appreciate assistance with booking and attending medical appointments.

Another area where I need support is with general household cleaning, as I find this particularly challenging. Having help to maintain a clean, comfortable home would make a positive difference to my wellbeing and help reduce daily stress.

Because of my hearing loss, I communicate best face to face whenever possible.

If you feel you could be the right person to support me, I would love to hear from you. It would be lovely to meet you.

Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Administration

- Housekeeping

- Cooking

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Gardening

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

- 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

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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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