Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
The candidate should be a man*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
Hours per week: 6 hours a week forming 2 x 3 hour sessions, preferably Saturday
morning and Monday evening, but negotiable. Additional sessions during holidays
and as required.
Hourly pay rate:
£12.00 milage rate 45p per mile
I am a 19 year old male with high functioning autism and am looking for someone
to become my buddy. I need support with accessing social and leisure activities,
but I really like to spend time at home chatting, playing video games and
discussing views on my interests.
I have a big interest in Star Wars, Lego and Lord of the Rings I can have quite
strong views about topics. I require a driver with their own car as I may like to go
out for food or to an activity. I would like you to have an understanding of autism and to know how this affects my life. I am cheeky, have a good sense of humour
and have an in-depth knowledge of topics that really interest me.
Duties include:
Accompany employer when accessing social and leisure activities when
required
Whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching TV and playing or watching
Lego video games on XBox
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
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
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
employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives.
Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued
employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
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