Self-Employed Buddy/Support Worker LTES1750
Company:
Salary: TBD (self employed - please apply with your rates)
Hourly pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: 5 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview.
Location: Lewes
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Company: Independent Lives
Hours: Part-time
Location: Lewes
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Oct 2026
Closing date: 8 Nov 2026
Summary
Self-Employed Buddy/Support Worker
I am an 18-year-old lady living in Lewes and am looking for a self-employed buddy/support worker. I am looking for a kind and patient person to build a trusting and safe relationship with who can support me for 5 hours per week to access the community to support around budgeting, healthy relationships, support with improving wellbeing, cooking, developing independent living skills as I transition to adulthood and 1:1 emotional and social support to improve wellbeing and access relevant mental health and community services.
I love arts and crafts and enjoying going swimming and to the cinema and I hope this is something we can do together.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Personal grooming, just check I am dressed appropriately for the weather conditions and my hair is ok and I have used deodorant for instance.
- I sometimes need support to get in and out of the car due to muscle soreness.
- 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
- Medication prompting/administering
- Housekeeping
- Medication prompting.
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.
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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Self-Employed Buddy/Support Worker LTES1750 in Lewes 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.
