Personal Assistant MVES1098

Independent Lives; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization is looking for a Personal Assistant to help a young man on the autistic spectrum with independent living skills. The role involves companionship and transportation, requiring a driver's license and own vehicle. Candidates should be reliable, patient, and comfortable around pets. Sessions will vary based on agreement, with a competitive hourly pay rate of £12.21.

Qualifications

• Must have a driver's license and own vehicle.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support in daily living skills.
• Transportation for outings and activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Skills

Respectful of the employer's privacy

Reliable with good timekeeping

Able to work on own initiative

Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Experience of supporting young adults with autism

Job description

Personal Assistant

Ref: MVES1098

Location: Peacehaven

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: 2x2 hour sessions a week. Days/times to be agreed.

Hourly pay rate: £12.21

I am a friendly 18 year old man who is on the Autistic spectrum and have other disabilities. I'm looking for a personal assistant to support me to learn independent living skills, support with confidence building and getting out and about to do the things I enjoy.

I love listening to Drum n Bass music, gaming, board games and ball sports, such as football and basketball. I would like to try out going to a gym. This is a rewarding role for the right person.

Duties

• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship

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
• Experience of supporting young adults with autism preferred.

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.

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