PA/ Buddy

Ref: DP6747

Location: Yapton

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Details

This role is to support a Man

The candidate should be a man*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Hours per week: 6 hours a week forming 2 x 3 hour sessions, preferably Saturday morning and Monday evening, but negotiable. Additional sessions during holidays and as required.

Hourly pay rate:

£12.00 milage rate 45p per mile

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I am a 19 year old male with high functioning autism and am looking for someone to become my buddy. I need support with accessing social and leisure activities, but I really like to spend time at home chatting, playing video games and discussing views on my interests.

I have a big interest in Star Wars, Lego and Lord of the Rings I can have quite strong views about topics. I require a driver with their own car as I may like to go out for food or to an activity. I would like you to have an understanding of autism and to know how this affects my life. I am cheeky, have a good sense of humour and have an in-depth knowledge of topics that really interest me.

Duties include:

Accompany employer when accessing social and leisure activities when required
Whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching TV and playing or watching Lego video games on XBox

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

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons

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