Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Independent Lives; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Job summary

Independent Lives is recruiting a Personal Assistant / Support Worker for a 20-year-old man with ASD in Littlehampton. You will provide companionship, transport, and practical support to help him participate in activities and maintain independence.

The role is 3.5 hours per week, with flexible days during college holidays. A driving licence and access to a car are required, and employed or self-employed arrangements are possible. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile.

Qualifications

• Must be able to commute to Littlehampton.
• Role involves transportation and companionship.
• Must be able to engage with a 20-year-old man with ASD.

Responsibilities

• Transportation and companionship to support activities.
• Provide practical support to enable independence.

Skills

Driving licence

Reliability

Timekeeping

Honest

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Summary

Personal Assistant/Support Worker Wanted - Join Me in Living Life at 20!

Ref: NDS8858

Location: Littlehampton

Details

• This role is to support a Man
• Drivers licence required: Yes
• Own vehicle needed: Yes
• Employment status: Employed or Self-employed
• Hours per week: 3.5 hours per week in college holidays (14 weeks over the year). Days and times can be flexible.
• Hourly pay rate:
  • Employed PA rate: £12.71 per hour plus mileage @45p per mile.
  • Self-employed PA rate:

About Me

Hi, I'm a 20-year-old man with ASD, who's kind, helpful, and funny. I'm looking for a Personal Assistant / Support Worker who I can genuinely relate to - someone who feels more like a friend while still supporting me to get out and do the things I enjoy.

I'm really into football - I take part in sessions with Brighton & Hove Albion through their community programme, and I enjoy watching Wick play on Sundays too. I like going to the gym, heading out for lunch at cafés, and shopping for food.

I'm also into history, geography and politics, so if you enjoy a good chat about the, we'll probably get on well. I like visiting places such as Amberley Museum and going for walks around Arundel. If we're travelling further afield, you'll need to use your own car.

What Matters Most

• Shares similar interests (especially sport)
• Is easy to talk to and has a good sense of humour
• Takes the time to get to know me properly
• Supports me to be independent and confident
• Is reliable and has a driving licence with access to a car

This role is about more than just support - it's about helping me enjoy life, try new things, and do what other 20-year-olds are doing, with the right person alongside me.

Duties include:

• 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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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 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.

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• Is easy to talk to and has a good sense of humour
• Takes the time to get to know me properly
• Supports me to be independent and confident
• Is reliable and has a driving licence with access to a car, 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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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.

Employed PA rate: £12.71 per hour plus mileage @45p per mile.