Support Worker Needed

Ref: RGES1059

Location: SW1X

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Role

This role is to support a Non-binary

Drivers licence required

Own vehicle needed:

Hours per week:

10 hours per week Days to be discussed

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21

We’re looking for a caring and dedicated Support Worker to assist a young adult with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. This is a rewarding role that focuses on promoting life skills, encouraging confidence, and supporting the person to take an active role in their community.

You’ll provide one-to-one support both at home and when out and about — helping with daily routines, planning activities, and building confidence in decision-making. The individual enjoys social activities, music, and spending time outdoors, so someone who shares or can encourage these interests would be ideal.

Your work will involve supporting them to develop practical skills such as cooking, shopping, and travel training, while also promoting personal growth and wellbeing. You’ll play an important part in helping them achieve their goals and maintain meaningful relationships.

Experience in a similar role is preferred, particularly supporting people with learning disabilities or autism. However, what matters most is a positive attitude, patience, good communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping others reach their potential.

Duties include:

Eating and drinking assistanceClinical tasksAdministrationShoppingCompanionshipDressing / undressing

This role also includes duties such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and providing companionship. You may be required to run errands, such as shopping, and accompany the client to appointments as needed.

Candidate qualities:

Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplaceAble to both follow instructions and work on own initiativeFit and healthy to undertake the required dutiesCreativeAble to always work to high standards of health and safety

We are looking for a person who is both loving and caring and who can motivate S to be capable of taking care of himself.

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

Last updated: 7 December, 2025