Companion PA for a 20-year-old young lady, with a quirky sense of humour and a love of music

Ref: WC1459

Location: Calne

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week:

20 + hours per week, flexible hours available to fit in with the rest of the team. Happy to discuss however, occasional Saturday hours and/or evenings would be appreciated.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.46 per hour rising to £14.20 following successful 3-month probationary period.

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Could you be the warm, friendly, pro-active PA that I’m looking for to join my team? Having recently left full time college I would like my PA to help me become more independent by offering me support but, more importantly, by becoming a friend and companion.

I have Autism so I can sometimes find day to day life a little challenging and new and different situations can be a little confusing. I also have epilepsy but this certainly doesn’t impact my day-to-day life in any way and certainly doesn’t define me as a person – most people don’t even know and it doesn’t stop me doing anything! Having my own PA who enjoys spending time with me, supporting and guiding me when needed, will really help me to overcome any difficulties I might have.

I really enjoy swimming, walking, going to the cinema, listening to music and singing but I am sure that here are lots of other things that I would also enjoy if given the opportunity. I really want to be busy and be able to enjoy life in my community like any other young person.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
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

Warm, friendly, enthusiastic and proactive
Someone with a genuine interest in supporting me to become more independent.

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