Buddy/Support Worker

Ref: BRRES802

Location: Rye

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Up to 8 hours per week Some flexibility on hours required. Generally Tuesday afternoon, Saturday, possibly Sunday morning, one Friday per month (7-10pm)

Hourly pay rate:

£12.00

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We are looking for a part-time support worker for a young woman with autism. Are you enthusiastic about assisting young individuals with learning challenges? Do you possess patience, compassion and a positive attitude? If you answered yes to these questions, we would be thrilled to hear from you.

Duties to include:-

Planning meaningful activities such as walks, crafting, bowling, shopping etc.

Facilitating trips to local places of interest.

Chaperoning to a monthly night club event for adults with learning disabilities.

Support in developing social skills.

As we live in a village (Northiam), a driver with own car is essential.

You should be proactive in coming up with new suggestions and ideas for appropriate activities.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship

Finding/identifying suitable social activities
Support with attending a range of social activities
Support with making safe decisions and keeping safe in the community
Occasional watching a movie at home or support with cooking. We have dogs.

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

Cheerful
Outgoing
Flexible
Pro-active

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 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.

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