Self-employed Support Worker/Personal Assistant LTES767

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

Job summary

A support service organization is seeking a self-employed Support Worker in Eastbourne. You will assist a 41-year-old man with Autism, helping him with daily tasks, companionship, and encouraging independence. The role offers flexible hours and requires patience, good interpersonal skills, and a friendly demeanor. Must have self-employment status and evidence of insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have self-employed status and public liability insurance.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support with daily tasks.
• Accompany the employer for walks and outdoor activities.
• Help with shopping and basic housekeeping.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Self employed Support Worker/Personal Assistant

Ref: LTES767

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Man

Requirements

• Drivers licence required: No
• Employment status: self-employed
• Hours per week: 1.5 hours on Wednesday morning 1.5 hours on Friday morning Start times to be discussed
• Hourly pay rate: To be discussed

About the person

I am a 41 year old man with Autism needing support with going out walking/taking exercise, domestic tasks, shopping, meal planning and paperwork. I keep tropical pets e.g. tarantulas and a python but they are kept safely in containers. I enjoy my Playstation, classical and 80s music and football. I like to be as independent as possible but need reminders/encouragement to carry out personal tasks. You would also be required to help me develop confidence with going out and social situations. Must be friendly, patient, flexible and able to motivate. You will need to provide evidence of your self employed status, HMRC registration and public liability insurance.

Duties

• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Companionship
• Support/accompany with going out for walks
• Reminders to carry out personal tasks

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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Patient
• Able to motivate and encourage

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.