Support Worker for Autistic Teen Wanted
Ref: LTES1421a
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
6 hours a week max
Hourly pay rate:
£25 per hour
We are looking for a kind and friendly Personal Assistant to support a 19 year old autistic teen with getting out and about as she grows in her independence skills rapidly.
She has a lot of interesting hobbies including art and reading and is finally re-trying art and design at college in September, where she will need help getting to or from college one day a week and support going out the other.
We are looking for someone who can take her out to coffee shops, libraries, rescue centres or parks over the summer, then transition to help her get to college in September.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
- Knowledge and experience of autism
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.
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
