Personal Assistant/Buddy

Ref: ES3021

Location: Saint Leonards

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Details

This role is to support a Man

The candidate should be a man*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

8 hours a week, 2-4 hours a day Times and day flexible, can be discussed at interview

Hourly pay rate:

£12.00

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I am seeking a compassionate and reliable personal assistant/buddy to support my 27-year-old son in accessing the community. He is on the autism spectrum, has Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and learning difficulties.

He enjoys walk, swimming and engaging in art projects.

If you are interested in making a positive impact and helping my 27 year old son enjoy his favourite activities, please get in touch!

Duties include:

Transportation
Companionship

Accompany him to access the community by going on walks and swimming

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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Patience and understanding of autism and PDA
Experience of dealing with autism & PDA essential
Ability to encourage and support his interests

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