Vacancy Title: Buddy/Support Worker
Reference Number: ES213
Location: Eastbourne
Hours per week: Monday 13th January to Wednesday 29th January
11 hours week, Mon & Tues 9am to 11am Wednesday 1pm to 2pm Thurs & Fri 9am to 12pm
Hourly pay rate: £12.50
Mileage rate (if applicable): 45p
Details
I am looking for care for a: young man
Driving licence required: yes.
Access to own vehicle required: yes.
Overnight care required: No
Job Description
Summary
Hi, thank you for reading my advert. I am a kind and friendly 20-year male with Autism, I have a passion for all things related to cars and trains, indulging in Xbox gaming, Nintendo Switch and cherishing quality time with my family. I have an active lifestyle and enjoy going to and exploring National Trust sites, steam railways, car shows and the cinema. I am looking for a like-minded buddy/personal assistant to support me with going out and about doing all the things I enjoy. No personal care is involved.
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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Other Personal Qualities:
• sense of humour
Employee Duties:
• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
Additional duties:
Attending a SEN disco every 3rd Friday 6.45pm – 10.15pm
Picking me up from college and taking me home Wed to Fri 12.45pm to 1.45pm
Additional requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be engaged directly by the individual and not Independent Lives. This role is for a self-employed worker, successful applicants will be required to prove self-employed status and undergo self-employment checks.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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