Personal assistant

Ref: MVES1098

Location: Peacehaven

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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:

2x2 hour sessions a week. Days/times to be agreed.

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21

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I am a friendly 18 year old man who is on the Autistic spectrum and have other disabilities. I'm looking for a personal assistant to support me to learn independent living skills, support with confidence building and getting out and about to do the things I enjoy.

I love listening to Drum n Bass music, gaming, board games and ball sports, such as football and basketball. I would like to try out going to a gym. This is a rewarding role for the right person.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
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

Experience of supporting young adults with autism preferred.

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.

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