Support Worker

Ref: DP1420a

Location: Worthing

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

13 hours available. Weekday afternoons (Days/times can be mutually agreed at interview for the successful candidate)

Hourly pay rate:

£12.50

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I am a young lady with high functioning autism, epilepsy and anxiety from complex PTSD. I require support with general day-to-day tasks and activities which I am unable to do alone. I live with my mum and gorgeous, young Golden Retriever who is my in training assistance dog.

I am looking for a female PA who is calm, gentle and understanding for my needs, and able to support me in a compassionate and respectful way.

Reliability for this post is essential and tasks within the job role will include Household tasks including cooking, light cleaning, hoovering etc, assisting with phone calls, paperwork and other admin tasks.

Picking up food shopping, assisting with going into shops on days when I am well, appointments and any other outings.

Days will vary depending on how well I am feeling at the time, but I would also like to experience some fun, calm things too, which will involve tagging along for some nice, chilled time out with my mum and I!

Respect and confidentiality are an essential part of the role as it will involve a trusting relationship once we get to know each other. Taking initiative on days when I am unwell will be crucial for this job role.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
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

Ability to complete Admin Tasks
Provide and follow Structure in daily life
Common sense, practicality, and ability to work on own initiative will be essential

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