Self employed Support Worker/Personal Assistant

Ref: BRRES767

Location: Eastbourne

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

self-employed

Hours per week:

1.5 hours on Wednesday morning 1.5 hours on Friday morning Start times to be discussed

Hourly pay rate:

To be discussed

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I am a 41 year old man with Autism needing support with going out walking/taking exercise, domestic tasks, shopping, meal planning and paperwork.

I keep tropical pets e.g. tarantulas and a python but they are kept safely in containers.

I enjoy my Playstation, classical and 80s music and football.

I like to be as independent as possible but need reminders/encouragement to carry out personal tasks.

You would also be required to help me develop confidence with going out and social situations.

Must be friendly, patient, flexible and able to motivate.

You will need to provide evidence of your self employed status, HMRC registration and public liability insurance.

Duties include:

Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Companionship

Support/accompany with going out for walks
Reminders to carry out personal tasks

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
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

Patient
Able to motivate and encourage

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