Self-Employed PA/Buddy

Ref: TM8424

Location: Chichester

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

self-employed

Hours per week:

2 hours twice a week (4 hours a week total) days and times to be agreed (Tuesday to Friday). Additional hours available for daytime/evenings/weekends depending on activity.

Hourly pay rate:

£20.00

I am a quiet and friendly lad in my mid-twenties, who is looking for a buddy to support me with a variety of activities. I lack confidence and currently spend a lot of time at home, but with the right support and encouragement I would like to pursue my hobbies and interests. I love live music and in particular RAP music, I also enjoy playing on my play station (call of duty is my favourite). I want to try new things and would be open to any suggestions and ideas for things to do locally or further afield. I also need support with some day to days tasks like food shopping.
I am on the autistic spectrum, so routine in important to me. I need to try to avoid extremely stressful situations so that my mental health is not triggered. I would like somebody who is willing to support and encourage me so that I can build my confidence and self esteem.

Duties include:

  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • 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

• Able to tolerate being around a considerate smoker

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

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