Support Worker DP3105 Job Title: Support WorkerLocation: Worthing Hourly rate: £12.00 per hour Reference: DP3105 Hours/shifts: Between 6-10 hours per week to be discussed and mutually agreed with the employer Summary • I am an outgoing single mother, and I am registered blind. • I use a guide dog and have 4 children between the ages of 11 and 16. • I require help in the home with domestic duties. I enjoy home cooking but am unable to do much of this due to my vision so someone who enjoys to cook or bake would be good. • I have a small garden that requires some attention so an enjoyment in gardening (though limited to summer months) would be a bonus! • I also require help with the children, helping with their homework tasks including art and reading material. • I also require help out of the home – with the children as well as with me on my own. • I enjoy going to evening events (comedy nights / theatre) but need someone with me as I am unable to get around unfamiliar venues well. • I also need assistance with taking my guide dog, Es, to the park for her 'free run' a few times a week. Other Requirements • Must have a UK driving licence • access to own vehicle desirable, but not essential as I have my own car• Other : All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts. DescriptionTypical duties Domestic:Some food preparationWashing upHooveringLaundryShopping Personal Care:Helping to select outfits that match Social:Reading Leisure activities Comfortable taking my guide dog on occasionAccompany me and my children on appointments Person specificationThe successful applicant will be:Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentialityReliable with good timekeepingAble to both follow instructions and work on own initiativeHygienic, tidy minded and well organisedFit and healthy to undertake the required dutiesPatience and possess excellent interpersonal skillsHonest and cheerfulCreativeAble to speak and read English to a reasonable standardLegally permitted to work in the United KingdomAble to work at all times to high standards of Health & SafetyWill have UK Driving Licence, own car optional as employer has a carPrevious experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives