Support Assistant – Community & Home-Based ES

Support Assistant – Community & Home-Based Role

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• Location:
  
  Eastbourne
• Driver's licence required:
  Yes
• Own vehicle needed:
  Yes
• Employment status: employed
• Hours per week: approx. 6 hours per day, 3 weekdays (18 hours total)
• Hourly pay rate: £12.21

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated support assistant to work with a friendly young man three days a week, helping him stay active, independent, and socially engaged at home and in the community. This is a varied and meaningful position where you’ll support him with daily activities, appointments, errands, and leisure outings. Whether it’s a trip to the shop, some time outdoors, or keeping things running smoothly at home, your input will make a genuine difference.

• Warm, dependable, and respectful
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work flexibly and take initiative
• Knowledge of Eastbourne/local area is helpful
• Prior care experience is useful, but not essential – full support provided

You won’t be alone – guidance and backup are available and the team will work with you to help you settle in. This is a great role for someone looking for meaningful work and consistency.

• Companionship

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful

• 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 successful, 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 suitability and agreement with the employer.
• If employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

* Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9