Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently

Independent Lives; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives seeks a compassionate support worker to assist with daily living tasks for a neurodiverse individual in Kemp Town Estate, Brighton. The role is 6 hours per week, focusing on organisation, personal care prompts, and facilitating access to education and community activities.

The successful candidate will be patient, reliable, discreet, and capable of following instructions while using initiative. Prioritising health, safety, and privacy is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting neurodiverse individuals and mental health difficulties.
• Ability to manage daily routines and personal care prompts.
• Patient, empathetic, and discreet with privacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with home tasks and organisation.
• Help with food shopping and budgeting.
• Plan weekly schedule and accompany to university.
• Encourage social activities and community access.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

English literacy

Following instructions

Time management

Health & safety

Neurodiversity experience

Job description

I am looking for urgent support for 6 hours per week.

I am 22 and have recently moved into a shared house but due to an accident, I have a back injury and am unable to lift or carry anything at the moment, and I have been unable to put my things away so need support to sort out and put away clothes, sort through packing boxes make/change my bed, general house work and support to get to Uni as there are a few modules that cannot be completed on line and I will need to attend, we can discuss these when we meet.

I have high anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD and can become overwhelmed, so you will need to be patient and empathetic. I would like support and encouragement to keep my living area clean and tidy and be prompted to manage my personal care needs.

I would also like help with food shopping, as I struggle with this due to my back issues and various emotional difficulties that leave me very overwhelmed when shopping in busy supermarkets.

I would benefit from a planned schedule for the week ahead and help to manage paperwork and appointments. Social activities are important to me, and I would like you to support me to access the community.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• 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
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals and people with mental health difficulties and basic understanding and experience of how to respond to associated difficulties (e.g. overwhelm/overstimulation)

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.