Buddy

Ref: ES3050

Location: Hastings

Details

I am looking for personal care for a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Hours per week:

3-4 hours x 2-3 times a week discussed at interview

Hourly pay rate:

£13.50 per hour

 

I am a 32-year-old man with Aspergers Syndrome, I am looking for a buddy to accompany me out and about. I live in Hastings in an annexe of my parents’ house.

I enjoy football and am a Palace supporter, I would love to watch them play one day. I like socialising and going to the pub, discos and live music events. I am also a budding DJ with my own software and would like help developing this skill.

I have an active social life and would like to expand my social interests and hobbies.

Duties include:

  • Administration
  • Housekeeping
  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • Companionship

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

  • some knowledge of Asperger’s/autism

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.

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. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

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

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