Supportive PA Wanted

Ref: DP5951

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

Thursday evening 5:30 to 7:30pm Additional hours may be available

Hourly pay rate:

£15 per hour. Mileage expenses: 45p per mile.

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We are looking for a reliable and upbeat Personal Assistant to support a bright, witty, and humorous 20-year-old autistic young man. The primary responsibility will be to provide transport from Shoreham to his drama club in Burgess Hill every Thursday evening and safely get him home afterward.

The ideal candidate will have a good sense of humour, a fun and engaging personality, and be able to build a positive rapport with him.

While the core hours will revolve around this weekly drama club session, there may be opportunities for additional hours, and the PA would also be asked to join our bank staff for occasional support as needed.

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential, as is the ability to stay on standby during the drama session.

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
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

Patience, humour and a love of fun are the key qualities you need to enjoy this job

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