Self employed Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant BRR9139
Company: Independent Lives
Salary: from £18.85 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Burgess Hill
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 28 Sept 2026
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026
Summary
Self employed Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant
Ref: BRR9139
Location: Burgess Hill
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
Hours/times/days will be flexible, as and when needed. To be discussed.
Hourly pay rate:
£18.85
Personal Description
I am a 65 year old lesbian with Autism and a visual impairment.
I am an artist and interested in LGBTQ and animal rights. I am friendly and chatty with a good sense of humour.
I am looking for a Support Worker who is open minded with similar interests. I also have a cat so you must be comfortable with animals.
You would be required to support me with admin tasks, selling my artwork, batch cooking, some domestic tasks such as bed making, laundry, sorting/clearing. Also support required with shopping, social activities and appointments.
Driver with own car needed. I use a wheelchair and mobility scooter too.
You must be friendly, patient and have emotional intelligence. Experience of Autism preferable and good sense of humour is essential.
This would be a fun, interesting and rewarding role.
This is a self employed role so you will be required to confirm your HMRC registration and public liability insurance, and also provide a service contract and regular invoices.
Duties include:
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Support with selling artwork
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
- Experience of Autism
- Good sense of humour
- Emotional intelligence and open minded
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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Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant in Burgess Hill employer: Independent lives
As a Personal Assistant for domestic support, you will find a rewarding role that values your reliability and interpersonal skills in a supportive home environment. Our work culture prioritises respect, confidentiality, and understanding, particularly for those with autism and ADHD, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible hours. With opportunities for personal growth and a focus on high standards of health and safety, this position offers a unique chance to contribute positively to someone's daily life.
