Supportive Self Employed PA
Ref: LTES1445
Location: Lewes
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
11.25 hours per week (days and times to be discussed at interview)
Hourly pay rate:
TBD (self employed - please apply with your rates)
I’m a young transgender lady living in Ringmer with my very supportive family. I have autism and ADHD, dyspraxia, dissociate amnesia, a speech impediment and sometimes selective mutism which can affect my behaviour. I can experience anxiety and depression due to my neurodiversity.
I am currently attending college and would require support on the days I am not studying, currently this is Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday but this may change when I finish college in June. I am unsure as to what the next step for me is and will require support in finding this through support in interviews or putting myself out there to find opportunities?
Times of support would generally be late morning (I’m not a morning person) and anytime PM.
I am looking for a special someone to build a supportive, encouraging relationship with. Building and maintaining a daily routine with prompts and support to help teach me valuable life skills such as helping to prepare simple meals, help with laundry and general encouragement and verbal prompts with personal care (changing clothes and putting them in the washing machine). Help with admin tasks (appointments, paperwork, forms and staying on top of important emails and support with replying) Support to access community-based activities.
You will need to be reliable as I rely on structured support, patient and encouraging with a good sense of humour. Able to provide clear, respectful prompts. Supportive but not overbearing. Comfortable supporting a young adult to build independence. Good communication skills are required not just with myself but with my family and professional network as I may forget to inform them of key details
Duties include:
- Support with improving cooking skills
- Accessing the community
Candidate qualities:
- Good communication skills
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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.
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.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
