Buddy Needed

Ref: DP6278

Location: Worthing

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Flexible 5 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays and at weekends, hours can be flexible.

Hourly pay rate:

£13 an hour

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We are looking for a buddy for 5 hours a week to support a 18-year-old who enjoys PlayStation, computers, photography and going out and about, in turn giving his mother respite during those hours.

Your role will be varied, from going to the Cinema, Bowling and mooching around town to staying in and playing computer games. He has a keen interest in Marvel and DC films and the successful applicant would also be an action movie enthusiast. He is a part-time wheelchair user when he is out for long periods of time.

We are looking for a PA that is approachable, kind, friendly and flexible with hours, the role is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and at weekends, hours are flexible.

Duties include:

Transportation
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
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

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