Current vacancies Independent Lives are always looking for talented, caring people who can help us to grow as an organisation and support more people. We operate an open door policy for anyone wanting to find out more about working in care. Please give us a ring on 01903 219482 for an informal chat about any of the roles listed below or anything to do with working in care. As a Disability Confident Leader and Mindful Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme to applicants who have a disability and meet the mandatory requirements set out in the person specification. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. How to apply Unless otherwise indicated, download the Job Pack, Application Form and Equality and Diversity Form found underneath the job you are interested in. Complete the form as directed and return them to [email protected]. If you need physical copies of the below forms, please email us at [email protected] or call on 01903 219482, and we'll arrange for the forms to be posted to you at the earliest convenience. Support Service Team Leader Salary: £31,626 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday starting at 8am Type of contract: Permanent Location: The role is office based in Worthing, with occasional travel required around West Sussex and Croydon Reporting to: Head of Direct Payments and Personalisation The overall purpose of the role is to oversee the day-to-day delivery of Independent Lives’ Information & Advice team who offer information, advice, support and training to Direct Payments employers and personal assistants by telephone. Ensuring that the service meets the highest quality standards. Overview Manage Direct Payments referral and allocation processes ensuring an efficient and inclusive service is delivered Deliver effective line management and supervision of staff, including performance management and personal development Liaise with disabled people, health & social care staff, and the general public within an engagement, support and promotional programme Oversee data monitoring, processes, workflows and reporting This role will suit you if you are passionate about making systems and services work for the people who use the. Making them efficient, effective, inclusive, innovative and person centred. This role has no closing date, and we will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis. Job Pack Application Form Equality & Diversity Form Care Coordinator Salary: £22,958 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week, between 7am and 2.30pm over five days including one weekend day Type of contract: Permanent Location: Worthing, West Sussex with occasional travel required around West Sussex Reporting to: Quality and Coordination Lead The overall purpose of the role is to ensure that the Independent Lives care service is coordinated effectively to meet the needs of all customer care packages and provide a good quality service to its users, enabling our customers to live independently with choice and control in their own home. If you are a forward-thinking problem solver who can perform well under pressure this could be the role for you. Your passion to deliver a high-quality service along with your ability to plan and achieve deadlines will be to your advantage in this role. This role has no closing date, and we will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis. Please note that this role requires an enhanced DBS. Job Pack Application Form Equality & Diversity Form Engagement Officer Salary: £26,238 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 21 hours per week Type of contract: Permanent Location: The role is office based in Worthing, with regular travel required around West Sussex, Croydon and other areas as required Reporting to: Communication and Engagement Lead Working within the communications and engagement team, the engagement officer will be responsible for ensuring that disabled people and people with health and care needs have a voice and are central to the work undertaken by Independent Lives. This exciting new role will be perfect for someone who truly believes in the value of lived experience and co-production, and who loves working closely with people. This role has no closing date, and we will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis. Please note that this role requires a standard DBS. Job Pack Application Form Equality & Diversity Form Wellbeing and Development Officer Salary: £22,958 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week between 8am – 6pm Type of contract: Permanent Location: The role is office based in Worthing, occasional travel within the West Sussex and surrounding areas. Reporting to: Head of Care The overall purpose of this role is to deliver effective supervision, support and coaching to Independent Lives field staff. The post holder will ensure that staff wellbeing is monitored and maintained, and that high-quality person centred care is being delivered.Overview Ensuring the effective supervision of staff, including performance management and professional development Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members Develop innovative ways to encourage staff engagement in line with our organisational values Facilitate regular team meetings and work alongside the co-ordination team to book meetings with minimal impact on service delivery This role will suit you if you are self-motivated, personable and adaptable with passion for getting the best out of people. This role has no closing date, and we will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis. Job Pack Application Form Equality & Diversity Form Care Support Worker Salary: £10 - £20.81 per hour Hours: Full time, fixed hours Type of contract: Permanent Location: Worthing, Lancing, Steyning, Littlehampton, Bognor, Haywards Heath, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill, Pulborough, Billingshurst, Petworth Reporting to: Senior Supervisor The overall purpose of the role is to ensure the Independent Lives Care Service provides a high quality, person-centred service to its users. Our aim is to enable customers to live independently with choice and control in their own home. Job Pack Application Form Equality & Diversity Form Health Care Support Worker Salary: £20,772 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week – various shifts including weekend work and evenings as required Type of contract: Permanent Location: Worthing, Bognor, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Pulborough, Billingshurst Reporting to: Senior Supervisor The overall purpose of the role is to ensure the Independent Lives Care Service provides a high quality, person-centred service to its users. Our aim is to enable customers to live independently with choice and control in their own home. Job Pack Application Form Equality & Diversity Form