Live-In Creative Support Companion (One Week On / One Week Off) DP2388

Live-In Creative Support Companion (One Week On / One Week Off)

Ref: DP2388

Location: Worthing

Details
This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:
Self Employed

Hours per week:
Full time live in care One week on, One week off

Hourly pay rate:
£1500 per week
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Are you adaptable, organised and excited by the idea of supporting a working artist in a varied, creative lifestyle? We are looking for a reliable and personable live-in support companion to join a small, dynamic setup on a one-week-on, one-week-off basis.

This is a live-in role with sleeping nights for the majority of shifts, offering a balanced routine alongside periods of activity and travel. You will provide day-to-day personal and practical support, helping with cooking and feeding, personal care, washing, and general housekeeping to ensure a comfortable and well-run home environment.

A key part of the role involves supporting the artist’s work. This includes helping to lay out and organise tools, accompanying them to professional engagements such as jobs in schools and universities, and providing practical assistance while on the move. Travel is a regular feature of the role and may occasionally include trips abroad, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and new environments.

You will also be required to drive as part of the role, with a vehicle provided, so confidence behind the wheel is essential. Above all, we are looking for someone calm, flexible and respectful, who can combine practical support with a genuine interest in being part of a creative and evolving working life.

If you are looking for a unique live-in role that offers structure, variety and the chance to be involved in creative work and travel, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Moving and handling
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Looking after pets
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance

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 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

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